Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

476 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

658 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, located on Frances Meeks Way in Richmond Hill, Georgia, is a public school serving the Bryan County School District. As an integral part of the growing Richmond Hill community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is named in honor of the renowned scientist and inventor Dr. George Washington Carver, a legacy that often inspires the school's focus on innovation, character development, and scientific curiosity.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive learning environment and its commitment to the success of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a strong sense of community involvement and active parent participation, the school works closely with local families to provide a well-rounded educational experience within a modern, structured facility.

658

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	79
Black	110
Asian	38
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (53.2%)
Black
110 (16.7%)
Hispanic
79 (12.0%)
Two or More
79 (12.0%)
Asian
38 (5.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Bryan County
Phone:	(912)459-5111
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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

Grade 4 328

Grade 5 330