GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
George Washington Carver Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Great Mills, MD with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, George Washington Carver Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school located in Great Mills, Maryland, serving students in St. Mary’s County. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for elementary-aged children. The school is named in honor of the renowned scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, reflecting a commitment to fostering curiosity, innovation, and a strong work ethic among its student body.
Situated in the quiet community of Great Mills, the school serves as a central hub for local families and emphasizes a collaborative learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on developing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional growth of their students. With its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, George Washington Carver Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to be thoughtful and productive members of their community.
For more information, contact George Washington Carver Elementary at (301) 863-4076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Great Mills, MD with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Mary's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 42.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 635 students
- Black or African American
- 52.3%
- White
- 18.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.