CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carver Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Wadley, GA with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, Carver Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Carver Elementary School is a public school located in Wadley, Georgia, serving as part of the Jefferson County School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student development and academic achievement within the rural context of Jefferson County.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Jefferson County School System, which prioritizes college and career readiness while maintaining a focus on student engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Carver Elementary works to balance local educational needs with state-mandated curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Carver Elementary School at (478) 252-5762 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

104 Bedingfield St
Wadley, GA 30477
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CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wadley, GA with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
18.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

* 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 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
White
3.9%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.