- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Park, MI
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260024908580Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 217
- students enrolled
George Washington Carver Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: George Washington Carver Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024908580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260024908580 · Highland Park, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
217 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington Carver Middle School (155 students)
George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
George Washington Carver Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.7%
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
$19,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, George Washington Carver Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for George Washington Carver Academy reports $19,819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
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 (~217 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 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 School?
100.0% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Elementary School is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in Highland Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in George Washington Carver Academy?
Besides George Washington Carver Elementary School, George Washington Carver Academy also operates George Washington Carver Middle School (155 students). See the George Washington Carver Academy district page for the complete list.