- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elementary shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240060001483 · Great Mills, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.8:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
George Washington Carver Elementary shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 460
George Washington Carver Elementary
460 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Elementary compares
George Washington Carver Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 28.
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, 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 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.
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.