- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, VA
G.W. Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G.W. Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510192000859
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G.W. Carver Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
G.W. Carver Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G.W. Carver Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
G.W. Carver Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510192000859 · Martinsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.8:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
G.W. Carver Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
G.W. Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- Bassett High
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- Laurel Park Mi
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- This school
G.W. Carver Elementary
460 students
What this shows G.W. Carver Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How G.W. Carver Elementary compares
G.W. Carver Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, G.W. Carver Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G.W. Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G.W. Carver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Mount Olivet Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Rich Acres Elementary
Standard public school
253 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Clearview Early Learning Center
Standard public school
110 students 12.2:1 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 (~460 students)
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 public school in Martinsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 G.W. Carver Elementary rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, G.W. Carver Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County Public Schools?
Besides G.W. Carver Elementary, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.