GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL

www.garlandisd.net/carver

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, and serves as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Named in honor of the renowned scientist and inventor, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and character development for its diverse student body. It focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core subjects while integrating essential social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Garland ISD community, Carver Elementary leverages the district's commitment to innovation and personalized learning. The school encourages family and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between educators, parents, and neighbors. With its location on Wynn Joyce Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, offering various programs and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its students while striving to create a welcoming, inclusive, and high-achieving campus culture.

640

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	427
Black	97
Asian	45
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
427 (66.7%)
Black
97 (15.2%)
Asian
45 (7.0%)
White
40 (6.2%)
Two or More
27 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)487-4415
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/carver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 75

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	45.5%
Male	349	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)