Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver (George Washington) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School's student population of 97 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver (George Washington) Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
53%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
14%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver (George Washington) Elementary School's ranking?
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carver (George Washington) Elementary School?
97 students attend Carver (George Washington) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Carver (George Washington) Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver (George Washington) Elementary School?
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carver (George Washington) Elementary School offer ?
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carver (George Washington) Elementary School part of?
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver (George Washington) Elementary School located?
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School is located in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Bayview.
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