Carver Elementary

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Carver

130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Elementary School, located in Henderson, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vance County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Carver Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success in their future educational pursuits.

The school operates with a commitment to student achievement and partnership with local families to enhance the overall learning experience. As part of the Vance County school system, Carver Elementary integrates district-wide resources and pedagogical goals to ensure that students receive a balanced education. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and scholastic growth for all children in the Henderson area.

130

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	20
Black	103
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
103 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (15.4 %)
White
4 (3.1 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-6955
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Carver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
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 17

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 21