George Washington Carver Elementary

1401 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703

(714)564-2000

429 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, serving students in the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is situated in a dense urban neighborhood near the Civic Center area, functioning as a foundational institution for the local community. It is named in honor of the renowned American scientist and inventor, George Washington Carver, reflecting an institutional focus on academic achievement and the value of scientific inquiry.

The school primarily serves a diverse, predominantly Hispanic student population, which is characteristic of the broader Santa Ana area. Like many schools in the district, Carver Elementary places a strong emphasis on English language development and bridging achievement gaps to ensure all students reach grade-level proficiency. Through its curriculum and supportive programming, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes student growth and prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

429

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	421
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
421 (98.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)564-2000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Carver Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Carver Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	51.7%
Male	207	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)