Enrollment
658
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond Hill, GA
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130057002368
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057002368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Georgia average.
With 658 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Bryan County spends $10,800 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richmond Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richmond Hill Elementary School (662 students): Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.4:1).
Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students) and Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students) alongside Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryan County, which includes Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School.
$10,800
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcallister Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Richmond Hill
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond Hill, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School a good school?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bryan County?
Besides Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students), Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students), and Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.
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