Below Average
#7795 of 9,533 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
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In San Francisco
#104 of 119
public schools
California elementary schools
#4,625 of 5,817
In district
#92 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Exceptional
About Carver (george Washington) Elementary
Carver (George Washington) Elementary is a regular public school located in San Francisco, California. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade students, the school has an enrollment of 97 pupils and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 with six full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Carver Elementary currently shows room for improvement; it holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks as the 8190th school in California, placing it in the 14th percentile state-wide.
In reading and math proficiency tests, only 14% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and just 11% in Math. While Carver Elementary faces challenges in academic scores, it remains an important part of the San Francisco community. The school is situated within a large city setting, offering students access to diverse resources and experiences typical of urban environments.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 97 students, Carver (george Washington) Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
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 8 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: 4.3/10.
How Carver (george Washington) Elementary Compares
See how Carver (george Washington) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 22% (2019) to 6.38% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 17% (2019) to 13.33% (2024).
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 9.3/10, 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 7.8/10, 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Carver (george Washington) Elementary has a median household income of $82,928. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,043,200, with a median rent of $1,368/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 is ranked #7795 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Carver (george Washington) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver (george Washington) Elementary has a composite rating of 4.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver (george Washington) Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Carver (george Washington) Elementary has 10.9% math proficiency and 14.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (4,559/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Francisco). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (415) 330-1540
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #92 of 103
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