George Washington Carver Elementary School

Macon County
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
405 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
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.
405
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    392 (96.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • White
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County
Phone: (334)727-2700
Website: http://www.maconk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
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 42
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 98
Gender Ratio