GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

ecaamaisd.sharpschool.com/

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Carver Early Childhood Academy, located in Amarillo, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Amarillo Independent School District. The school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of development, catering specifically to early childhood learners. By dedicating its curriculum and environment to pre-kindergarten and early childhood education, the academy aims to provide a focused, age-appropriate setting that prepares young students for their transition into elementary school.

The academy emphasizes early academic and social-emotional growth, utilizing a structured approach designed to meet the unique needs of children at the start of their educational journey. As part of the Amarillo ISD, Carver Early Childhood Academy aligns with district standards while maintaining a specialized environment that encourages exploration, foundational literacy, and essential social skills. The school serves as a key resource for families in the North Travis area, fostering a supportive community designed to build a strong base for long-term academic success.

325

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	148
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
148 (45.5%)
White
80 (24.6%)
Black
80 (24.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-4200
Website:	http://ecaamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 115

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	115
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	48%
Male	169	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)