George Washington Carver Elementary

46155 Carver School Blvd
Great Mills, MD 20634

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school located in Great Mills, Maryland, serving students in St. Mary’s County. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for elementary-aged children. The school is named in honor of the renowned scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, reflecting a commitment to fostering curiosity, innovation, and a strong work ethic among its student body.

Situated in the quiet community of Great Mills, the school serves as a central hub for local families and emphasizes a collaborative learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on developing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional growth of their students. With its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, George Washington Carver Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to be thoughtful and productive members of their community.

460

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	127
Black	218
Asian	4
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Black
218 (47.4%)
Hispanic
127 (27.6%)
White
62 (13.5%)
Two or More
48 (10.4%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)863-4076
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 60

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60