- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterloo, IA
George Washington Carver Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193048001725
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Academy has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waterloo, IA.
School address
District: Waterloo Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193048001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
George Washington Carver Academy held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 193048001725 · Waterloo, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,696 students)
George Washington Carver Academy held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,696 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,016 students
- Hoover Middle
Hoover Middle School
848 students
- Kittrell Eleme 576
Kittrell Elementary School
576 students
- Expo Alternati 561
Expo Alternative Learning Center
561 students
- This school 455
George Washington Carver Academy
455 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Academy reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Academy compares
George Washington Carver Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 116% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
White 11.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, George Washington Carver Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterloo Comm School District reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kittrell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Expo Alternative Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Waterloo
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Academy
How many students attend George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterloo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Academy is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 George Washington Carver Academy?
78.7% of students at George Washington Carver Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Academy is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 George Washington Carver Academy rank among middle schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waterloo, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Comm School District?
Besides George Washington Carver Academy, Waterloo Comm School District also operates West High School (1,696 students), East High School (1,016 students), and Hoover Middle School (848 students). See the Waterloo Comm School District district page for the complete list.