Enrollment
460
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G.W. Carver Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at G.W. Carver Elementary
G.W. Carver Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Martinsville, Virginia, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Martinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Meadow View Elementary (659 students): G.W. Carver Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students) and Bassett High (1,098 students) alongside G.W. Carver Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G.W. Carver Elementary compares
G.W. Carver Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County Public Schools, which includes G.W. Carver Elementary.
$12,365
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G.W. Carver Elementary a good school?
G.W. Carver Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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