GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY

1905 W 12TH
AMARILLO, TX 79107

carveramaisd.sharpschool.com/

321 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Carver Early Childhood Academy, located in Amarillo, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Amarillo Independent School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the academy focuses exclusively on the foundational years of development, specifically catering to pre-kindergarten students. The school is designed to provide a nurturing environment where young children can begin their academic journey, emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and fundamental cognitive skills.

The academy’s approach centers on preparing children for long-term academic success by fostering a love for learning in a classroom setting tailored to their unique developmental needs. By dedicating their resources entirely to early childhood education, Carver provides an environment where young learners can build the essential habits and foundational knowledge required for a smooth transition into elementary school. The school remains an integral part of the local community, serving as a hub for early childhood development in the Amarillo area.

321

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	128
Black	105
Asian	3
Two or More	23

Hispanic
128 (39.9%)
Black
105 (32.7%)
White
62 (19.3%)
Two or More
23 (7.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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)326-4150
Website:	http://carveramaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	51.1%
Male	157	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)