G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School serves 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
92%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School?
532 students attend G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School?
G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
G.w. Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Meridian School District.
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