- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510346002044
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G.W. Carver Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
G.W. Carver Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G.W. Carver Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Salem City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510346002044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
G.W. Carver Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510346002044 · Salem, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 12.6:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (1,202 students)
G.W. Carver Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 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
- Salem High
Salem High
1,202 students
- Andrew Lewis M
Andrew Lewis Middle
839 students
- This school 404
G.W. Carver Elementary
404 students
- East Salem Ele 378
East Salem Elementary
378 students
- West Salem Ele 375
West Salem Elementary
375 students
- South Salem El 371
South Salem Elementary
371 students
What this shows G.W. Carver Elementary reports 404 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, G.W. Carver Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City Public Schools reports $14,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Lewis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Salem Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Salem
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Salem Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Glenvar Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Fort Lewis Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mason's Cove Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 10.7:1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about G.W. Carver Elementary
How many students attend G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 G.W. Carver Elementary?
73.1% 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 57.9% of enrollment, in Salem, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, G.W. Carver Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Salem, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City Public Schools?
Besides G.W. Carver Elementary, Salem City Public Schools also operates Salem High (1,202 students), Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students), and East Salem Elementary (378 students). See the Salem City Public Schools district page for the complete list.