- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960000983
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elementary School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040960000983 · Yuma, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
George Washington Carver Elementary School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Dome Mi
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- This school 270
George Washington Carver Elementary School
270 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.6%
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
$10,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, George Washington Carver Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hall Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
James D Price School
Standard public school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 School?
86.8% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School 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 School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides George Washington Carver Elementary School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students), Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.