G.W. Carver Elementary

www.henry.k12.va.us

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G.W. Carver Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Martinsville, Virginia, and serves as part of the Henry County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused school, G.W. Carver prioritizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. The school’s presence within the Henry County district ensures that it adheres to regional educational standards while providing various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking more information regarding the school’s specific policies, calendars, and academic initiatives, the district’s official website serves as a primary hub for updates and communication.

460

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G.W. Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	61
Black	89
Asian	1
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

White
256 (55.7%)
Black
89 (19.3%)
Hispanic
61 (13.3%)
Two or More
52 (11.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Henry County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)957-2226
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 66