GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yuma Elementary District (4499) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 is a public school located in Yuma, Arizona, serving students within the Yuma Elementary School District. Situated on W. 5th Street, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its young learners. The school’s environment is focused on fostering both intellectual growth and social development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As an institution named after the renowned scientist and educator George Washington Carver, the school emphasizes a culture of curiosity and perseverance. It strives to provide a supportive learning climate that caters to the diverse needs of its student population through a standard curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and various community-focused initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with an inclusive approach to student life, George Washington Carver Elementary serves as a vital resource for families in the Yuma area.

For more information, contact George Washington Carver Elementary School at (928) 502-4352 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1341 W. 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yuma, AZ with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
426
Teachers:
22.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
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
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 426 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.0%
White
5.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.