Carver Elementary

6160 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605

carver.nn.k12.va.us/

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Elementary School, located on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia, is a dedicated member of the Newport News Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As a public institution, it operates with the mission of preparing its diverse student body for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

Beyond its core academics, Carver Elementary serves as a key community hub in its neighborhood. The school’s administration and staff work to integrate family and community engagement into the learning process, often utilizing its website to keep parents informed about school policies, upcoming events, and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, Carver Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can develop both their intellectual capabilities and the character traits necessary for lifelong learning.

600

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	133
Black	367
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
367 (61.2 %)
Hispanic
133 (22.2 %)
White
54 (9.0 %)
Two or More
37 (6.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)591-4950
Website:	http://carver.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
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 14

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 94