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#1850 of 1,851 schools in VA
George W. Carver Elementary
Elementary School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1110 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220
- Math 31% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George W. Carver Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George W. 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$56,681
Median home value
$468,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23220; 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 Andrew's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| William Fox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Barack Obama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Maymont Pre-k CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK | 1.5 mi | 152 | 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.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #46 of 46
- District spending per student
- $21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George W. Carver Elementary is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George W. Carver Elementary
George W. Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George W. Carver Elementary
What grades does George W. Carver Elementary serve?
George W. Carver Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George W. Carver Elementary?
George W. Carver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George W. Carver Elementary rank in VA?
George W. Carver Elementary ranks #1,850 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is George W. Carver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George W. Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 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 W. Carver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George W. Carver Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George W. Carver Elementary a charter school?
No, George W. Carver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George W. Carver Elementary a Title I school?
No, George W. Carver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George W. Carver Elementary?
100.0% of students at George W. 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (804) 780-6247
- Area population (ZIP 23220)
- 34,524
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23220; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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