GW Carver Elementary

kcsgwcarver.ss3.sharpschool.com/

503 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary School, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, GW Carver Elementary plays an active role in the local Kannapolis community. The school promotes a collaborative culture that encourages the involvement of families and community members in the educational process. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional well-being, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

503

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GW Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	193
Black	152
Asian	3
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

Hispanic
193 (38.4%)
Black
152 (30.2%)
White
99 (19.7%)
Two or More
55 (10.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
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:	No
District:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)932-4161
Website:	http://kcsgwcarver.ss3.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 89