Needs Improvement
#8794 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carver (george Washington) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
1360 Oakdale Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,794 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#109 of 120
public schools
In district
#93 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Carver (george Washington) Elementary
Carver (george Washington) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Carver (george Washington) Elementary serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Carver (george Washington) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,794 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Carver (george Washington) Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 97 students, Carver (george Washington) Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
67% of students at Carver (george Washington) Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carver (george Washington) Elementary — Students at Carver (george Washington) Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Carver (george Washington) Elementary Compares
See how Carver (george Washington) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1360 Oakdale Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carver (george Washington) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. King (Thomas Starr) Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALTA VISTA SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP Bayview Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,928
Median Home Value
$1,043,200
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
Population
36,226
College Educated
26.7%
Homeownership
50.4%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
38.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carver (george Washington) Elementary
What grades does Carver (george Washington) Elementary serve?
Carver (george Washington) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carver (george Washington) Elementary?
Carver (george Washington) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver (george Washington) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver (george Washington) Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver (george Washington) Elementary rank in CA?
Carver (george Washington) Elementary ranks #8,794 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carver (george Washington) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver (george Washington) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver (george Washington) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver (george Washington) Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver (george Washington) Elementary a charter school?
No, Carver (george Washington) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver (george Washington) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carver (george Washington) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver (george Washington) Elementary?
88.7% of students at Carver (george Washington) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.0%
- Phone
- (415) 330-1540
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #93 of 103
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