Enrollment
460
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Mills, MD
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 240060001483
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 9
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 smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Great Mills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Great Mills, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Carver Elementary
George Washington Carver Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Great Mills, Maryland, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.3% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Mary's County Public Schools spends $16,038 per pupil, 22% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Great Mills's public schools, it stands alongside Greenview Knolls Elementary (294 students): George Washington Carver Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 10.5:1).
St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students) and Great Mills High (1,697 students) alongside George Washington Carver Elementary.
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 George Washington Carver Elementary compares
George Washington Carver Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$16,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 13.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, George Washington Carver Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary's County Public Schools, which includes George Washington Carver Elementary.
$16,038
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
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 George Washington Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | 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
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Great Mills
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary?
George Washington Carver Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Mills, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Elementary?
76.3% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
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 47.4% of enrollment, in Great Mills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Carver Elementary rank among public schools in Great Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Great Mills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Great Mills on the city page.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary a good school?
George Washington Carver Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides George Washington Carver Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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