- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
George Washington Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000710
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #45 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #45 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120048000710 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 17.5:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
George Washington Carver Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 297
George Washington Carver Elementary
297 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Elementary reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Elementary compares
George Washington Carver Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.4%
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
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.8%
Two or More 5.1%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, George Washington Carver Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary?
George Washington Carver Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 Elementary?
86.6% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Elementary is African American at 84.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Elementary?
George Washington Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #45 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides George Washington Carver Elementary, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.