- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 130057002368 · Richmond Hill, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 15:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students)
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
2,671 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Middle School
2,022 students
- Mcallister Ele 1,051
Mcallister Elementary School
1,051 students
- Bryan County E 1,020
Bryan County Elementary School
1,020 students
- Frances Meeks 908
Frances Meeks Elementary School
908 students
- This school 658
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
658 students
What this shows Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
Dr. George Washington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Bryan County reports $11,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,022
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~658 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.