George Washington Carver Elementary School

gwcarver.yuma.org/

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

333

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	312
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
312 (93.7 %)
White
12 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-7600
Website:	http://gwcarver.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59

Ungraded 5