GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Macon County school district, located in Tuskegee, AL with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Carver Elementary School, located in Tuskegee, Alabama, is a key component of the Macon County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

As a reflection of the historic and cultural significance of its namesake, George Washington Carver, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere for both students and faculty. The administration and staff work to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community involvement, ensuring that families remain an integral part of the educational process. For those looking for official updates, district policies, or school-specific resources, the institution directs stakeholders to the Macon County Board of Education website at http://www.maconk12.org.

For more information, contact George Washington Carver Elementary School at (334) 727-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuskegee, AL with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Macon County
Total Students:
455
Teachers:
27.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 455 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.0%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
White
1.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.