Carver Elementary School

2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002

www.carver.dbqschools.org

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Elementary School, located on Radford Road in Dubuque, Iowa, is a key component of the Dubuque Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, Carver aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carver Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and engaging the local community. The school works closely with families and community partners to enrich the educational experience, often highlighting the importance of character development and lifelong learning. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to create a foundation where students feel valued, challenged, and inspired to contribute positively to their community.

535

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	16
Black	27
Asian	12
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
453 (84.7 %)
Black
27 (5.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.0 %)
Asian
12 (2.2 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-4500
Website:	http://www.carver.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	49.7%
Male	269	50.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th