Enrollment
460
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510192000859
G.W. Carver Elementary — Martinsville, VA
Federal NCES profile for G.W. Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G.W. Carver Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
G.W. Carver Elementary reports 460 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% above the Virginia average and 76% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 460 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henry County Public Schools spends $13,643 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.8% from local sources (property taxes), 63.1% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G.W. Carver Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 52% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,643
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 460 Top 36% in Virginia — larger than 64% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.1% +52% vs state
NCES ID 510192000859
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 460:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County Public Schools, which includes G.W. Carver Elementary.
$13,643
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 63.1%
Federal 15.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Similar other schools in Martinsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Olivet Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rich Acres Elementary
Standard public school
253 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Clearview Early Learning Center
Standard public school
110 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about G.W. Carver Elementary
How many students attend G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is a other school in Martinsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G.W. Carver Elementary?
91.1% of students at G.W. Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G.W. Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G.W. Carver Elementary is White at 55.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Martinsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.