Carver Elementary

499 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary is a public school located in the vibrant East Long Beach neighborhood of California. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school serves a diverse community of students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded for maintaining a nurturing, student-centered environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic standards and the development of strong character, often highlighted by its commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, families, and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carver Elementary typically places a high value on inclusive education and academic support, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school. The school leverages its location in a quiet, residential area to create a stable learning environment, often utilizing local partnerships and parent involvement to enrich its programs. Families choosing Carver often value its reputation for stability and its dedicated focus on early childhood development within the broader Long Beach educational framework.

499

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	156
Black	23
Asian	63
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	2

White
180 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
156 (31.3 %)
Two or More
74 (14.9 %)
Asian
63 (12.7 %)
Black
23 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)420-2697
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 108

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	48.3%
Male	257	51.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)