GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
George W. Carver Elementary School, located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is perhaps best known for its prestigious International Studies (IS) program. This magnet-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to become bi-literate and bi-cultural by providing immersive instruction in languages such as French, Spanish, German, and Italian, alongside a rigorous core academic curriculum that consistently earns the school high ratings from the Florida Department of Education.

Beyond its academic reputation, Carver Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and rich historical roots in the Coral Gables area. The school cultivates an environment that emphasizes global citizenship, encouraging students to excel not only in traditional subjects like math and science but also in cross-cultural communication and critical thinking. With its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its unique focus on international language acquisition, George W. Carver Elementary remains a sought-after institution for families looking for a specialized, world-class educational experience in a traditional public school setting.
566
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White106
Hispanic372
Black63
Asian10
Two or More15
  • Hispanic
    372 (65.7 %)
  • White
    106 (18.7 %)
  • Black
    63 (11.1 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.8 %)
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: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)443-5286
Website: http://littlecarver.dadeschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 109
Grade 3 104
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten89
Grade 197
Grade 2109
Grade 3104
Grade 476
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26947.5%
Male29752.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)