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#4588 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

George Washington Carver Elementary

Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA

A Santa Ana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1401 West Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92703

  • Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$22,309
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at George Washington Carver Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington Carver Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,817

Median home value

$585,900

Median rent

$1,922/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heroes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.4 mi431Compare →
Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.6 mi403Compare →
Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.6 mi434Compare →
Love 2 Learn Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Santa Ana Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#11 of 51
District spending per student
$22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Washington Carver Elementary is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington Carver Elementary

George Washington Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,588 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington Carver Elementary

What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary serve?

George Washington Carver Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary?

George Washington Carver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington Carver Elementary rank in CA?

George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #4,588 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is George Washington Carver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 George Washington Carver Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is George Washington Carver Elementary a charter school?

No, George Washington Carver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington Carver Elementary a Title I school?

No, George Washington Carver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver Elementary?

81.2% of students at George Washington Carver 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
Area population (ZIP 92703)
62,223
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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