- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadley, GA
Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130306001263
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 197
- students enrolled
Carver Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130306001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Carver Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130306001263 · Wadley, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson County High School (635 students)
Carver Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County High School
635 students
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County Middle School
440 students
- Wrens Elementa
Wrens Elementary School
406 students
- Louisville Aca
Louisville Academy
339 students
- This school 197
Carver Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Carver Elementary School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary School compares
Carver Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 15% in Georgia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
White 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Carver Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $15,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrens Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisville Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadley, GA. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary School is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Wadley, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Carver Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson County High School (635 students), Jefferson County Middle School (440 students), and Wrens Elementary School (406 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.