Carver Elementary School

www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/ces

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Elementary School is a public school located in Wadley, Georgia, serving as part of the Jefferson County School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student development and academic achievement within the rural context of Jefferson County.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Jefferson County School System, which prioritizes college and career readiness while maintaining a focus on student engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Carver Elementary works to balance local educational needs with state-mandated curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

197

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	4
Black	173
Two or More	4

Black
173 (87.8%)
White
16 (8.1%)
Hispanic
4 (2.0%)
Two or More
4 (2.0%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(478)252-5762
Website:	http://www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/ces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 29