Excellent
#88 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Carver Elementary School
Elementary School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Carver, MN
An Eastern Carver County Public School elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1717 IRONWOOD DR., Carver, MN 55315
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver Elementary School 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,446
Median home value
$433,400
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Clover Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Breakaway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Kinder AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K | 3.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eastern Carver County Public School
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Elementary School is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Elementary School
Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carver, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Elementary School
What grades does Carver Elementary School serve?
Carver Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Elementary School rank in MN?
Carver Elementary School ranks #88 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Carver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Carver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Carver Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Carver Elementary School 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
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (952) 556-1900
- Area population (ZIP 55315)
- 7,034
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55315; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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