CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carver Dual Language School, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a unique educational institution that prioritizes bilingualism and biliteracy. By immersing students in both English and Spanish throughout their academic day, the school aims to cultivate global citizens who are proficient in two languages. This dual-language model is designed not only to improve academic performance across core subjects but also to foster a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.

Beyond its linguistic focus, Carver serves as a vital community anchor on Elmwood Avenue. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to develop strong critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence. By integrating rigorous academic standards with an inclusive environment that celebrates cultural heritage, Carver Dual Language School prepares its students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and multilingual world.

473

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	353
Black	93
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
353 (74.6 %)
Black
93 (19.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
White
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-4925
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 45