George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Summary:

George Washington Carver Elementary Academy is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the Amarillo Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas, with a diverse student population.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and some strengths, such as 4th grade reading performance, it faces several challenges. George Washington Carver Elementary Academy has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, and its student performance on STAAR assessments is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 72.17% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district average. Despite the higher per-student spending at the school, its academic performance lags behind the district and state, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wolflin Elementary, which has maintained a higher statewide ranking, George Washington Carver Elementary Academy has a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and a lower percentage of White students. This racial composition is reflected in the school's performance on STAAR assessments, where the African American and Hispanic student subgroups tend to perform below the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 1905 W 12th
       Amarillo, TX  79107-1719


(806) 326-4150

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2724th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,777 Help


Students who attend George Washington Carver Elementary Academy usually attend:

High:    Amtech Career Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.1%
African American:
32.7%
White:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George Washington Carver Elementary Academy ranks worse than 58.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.1%), African American (32.7%), White (21.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy is 14.6. 18 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy is $10,777. 18 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington Carver Elementary Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Carver Elementary Academy 2724th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See George Washington Carver Elementary Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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White students:


Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.67 1653rd 3465 52.3%
2005 71.53 901st 3475 74.1%
2006 70.62 993rd 3476 71.4%
2007 72.17 921st 3724 75.3%
2008 63.65 1440th 3768 61.8%
2009 34.90 2990th 3884 23.0%
2010 51.54 2252nd 3937 42.8%
2011 49.37 2447th 4095 40.2%
2012 51.25 2194th 4206 47.8%
2013 34.28 3184th 4221 24.6%
2014 37.27 3045th 4260 28.5%
2015 45.19 2594th 4320 40.0%
2016 66.51 1445th 4286 66.3%
2017 49.93 1971st 4329 54.5%
2018 66.21 1198th 4359 72.5%
2019 68.50 1130th 4479 74.8%
2021 66.41 1283rd 4578 72.0%
2022 59.97 1599th 4581 65.1%
2023 54.34 1923rd 4647 58.6%
2024 41.59 2724th 4675 41.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.06 737th 1046 29.5%
2019 69.56 271st 1112 75.6%
2022 58.07 405th 1004 59.7%
2023 50.21 590th 1099 46.3%
2024 47.81 609th 1114 45.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.14 172nd 3446 95.0%
2022 59.78 1102nd 3487 68.4%
2024 7.17 3614th 3638 0.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.67 463rd 3558 87.0%
2019 48.44 1509th 3684 59.0%
2021 55.06 1163rd 3799 69.4%
2022 43.35 2041st 3952 48.4%
2023 52.21 1520th 4086 62.8%
2024 38.35 2674th 4261 37.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.77 838th 4264 80.3%
2019 71.02 752nd 4309 82.5%
2021 63.43 1196th 4451 73.1%
2022 57.19 1668th 4477 62.7%
2023 55.27 1809th 4521 60.0%
2024 36.36 3149th 4560 30.9%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 1104th 4306 74.4%
2019 65.29 1227th 4348 71.8%
2021 62.34 1392nd 4499 69.1%
2022 50.05 2147th 4561 52.9%
2023 43.41 2582nd 4588 43.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 251st 3106 91.9%
2019 66.17 1095th 3184 65.6%
2021 64.65 1208th 3006 59.8%
2022 65.36 1090th 2958 63.2%
2023 57.88 1575th 2980 47.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.75 1098th 4240 74.1%
2019 73.74 641st 4295 85.1%
2021 76.92 468th 4331 89.2%
2022 48.35 2214th 4461 50.4%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.81 1392nd 4319 67.8%
2019 68.97 1057th 4357 75.7%
2021 68.47 1136th 4498 74.7%
2022 65.73 1299th 4563 71.5%
2023 62.88 1438th 4585 68.6%
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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.56 513th 2483 79.3%
2019 70.02 487th 2515 80.6%
2021 51.99 983rd 2444 59.8%
2022 53.24 975th 2421 59.7%
2023 45.36 1224th 2443 49.9%
2024 36.30 1633rd 2421 32.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 525th 4168 87.4%
2019 73.30 719th 4188 82.8%
2021 77.07 613th 4329 85.8%
2022 63.57 1247th 4376 71.5%
2023 60.45 1448th 4401 67.1%
2024 38.34 2863rd 4431 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 1008th 3127 67.8%
2019 65.19 961st 3142 69.4%
2021 83.90 264th 3082 91.4%
2022 66.01 942nd 3082 69.4%
2023 64.57 1026th 3106 67.0%
2024 53.36 1455th 3078 52.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 159 109 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 187 145 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 222 179 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 222 198 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 233 206 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 233 206 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 223 208 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 215 201 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 199 189 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 126 118 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 129 127 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 157 165 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 157 165 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 169 169 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 172 158 3 39 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 172 158 1 54 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 159 162 3 59 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 145 160 4 58 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 145 171 2 61 3 n/a n/a 0 382
2010 130 169 4 61 3 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 122 150 2 73 2 2 19 0 370
2012 116 155 2 78 2 1 26 0 380
2013 114 147 2 86 1 3 27 0 380
2014 94 156 0 80 2 1 34 0 367
2015 90 147 0 91 1 1 24 0 354
2016 79 163 0 91 1 1 21 0 356
2017 84 137 3 85 1 1 21 0 332
2018 89 132 5 85 0 0 16 0 327
2019 93 124 6 86 0 0 18 0 327
2020 101 107 8 112 0 0 15 0 343
2021 83 128 7 118 0 0 20 0 356
2022 84 110 4 123 1 1 21 0 344
2023 80 103 4 110 0 0 30 0 327
2024 77 115 5 120 1 0 34 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 14.0 22.1 n/a
1992 374 21.4 17.4 41.7
1993 441 24.0 18.4 42.9
1994 453 27.3 16.6 43.5
1995 460 28.9 15.9 21.5
1996 460 28.9 15.9 21.5
1997 451 29.3 15.4 42.6
1998 434 26.6 16.3 42.2
1999 408 26.4 15.5 45.3
2000 263 18.1 14.5 51.7
2001 275 21.9 12.6 53.5
2002 343 26.3 13.0 56
2003 343 26.3 13.0 56
2004 364 28.9 12.6 53
2005 373 28.4 13.1 55
2006 387 28.8 13.4 57.4
2007 386 28.2 13.7 56.7
2008 369 25.9 14.2 60.7
2009 382 26.4 14.4 63.4
2010 367 27.9 13.1 68.7
2011 370 27.0 13.6 68.1
2012 380 28.0 13.5 66.3
2013 380 26.3 14.3 70.8
2014 367 25.2 14.5 74.4
2015 354 27.0 13.1 72
2016 356 27.0 13.1 75.3
2017 332 26.0 12.7 72.6
2018 327 25.0 13.0 71.9
2019 327 24.6 13.2 66.4
2020 343 25.1 13.6 67.1
2021 356 25.8 13.7 70.5
2022 344 26.1 13.1 72.1
2023 327 23.1 14.1 72.2
2024 352 23.9 14.6 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 14.0 22.1 n/a
1992 374 21.4 17.4 41.7
1993 441 24.0 18.4 42.9
1994 453 27.3 16.6 43.5
1995 460 28.9 15.9 21.5
1996 460 28.9 15.9 21.5
1997 451 29.3 15.4 42.6
1998 434 26.6 16.3 42.2
1999 408 26.4 15.5 45.3
2000 263 18.1 14.5 51.7
2001 275 21.9 12.6 53.5
2002 343 26.3 13.0 56
2003 343 26.3 13.0 56
2004 364 28.9 12.6 53
2005 373 28.4 13.1 55
2006 387 28.8 13.4 57.4
2007 386 28.2 13.7 56.7
2008 369 25.9 14.2 60.7
2009 382 26.4 14.4 63.4
2010 367 27.9 13.1 68.7
2011 370 27.0 13.6 68.1
2012 380 28.0 13.5 66.3
2013 380 26.3 14.3 70.8
2014 367 25.2 14.5 74.4
2015 354 27.0 13.1 72
2016 356 27.0 13.1 75.3
2017 332 26.0 12.7 72.6
2018 327 25.0 13.0 71.9
2019 327 24.6 13.2 66.4
2020 343 25.1 13.6 67.1
2021 356 25.8 13.7 70.5
2022 344 26.1 13.1 72.1
2023 327 23.1 14.1 72.2
2024 352 23.9 14.6 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,318 (13.2%) $8,689 (86.8%) $10,006
2020 $1,041 (11.2%) $8,282 (88.8%) $9,323
2021 $1,590 (14.8%) $9,187 (85.2%) $10,777

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Carver Elementary Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1130th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1923rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)4054
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)6739
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)7841
 37%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (George Washington Carver Elementary Academy)6141
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students327327
African American124103
 16.9%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic86110
 27.9%
Pacific Islander00
White9380
 14%
Two or More Races1830
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%72.2%
 5.8%


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Students who attend George Washington Carver Elementary Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Amtech Career Academy

Students at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy are 34% Hispanic, 33% African American, 22% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended George Washington Carver Elementary Academy.

George Washington Carver Elementary Academy ranks 2724th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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