GW CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GW Carver Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kannapolis City Schools school district, located in Kannapolis, NC with about 540 students offering grade levels from 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 36 teachers, GW 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, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, GW Carver Elementary plays an active role in the local Kannapolis community. The school promotes a collaborative culture that encourages the involvement of families and community members in the educational process. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional well-being, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact GW Carver Elementary at (704) 932-4102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
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GW CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kannapolis, NC with about 540 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
540
Teachers:
36.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 540 students

Black or African American
40.2%
White
26.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.9%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.