G.W. Carver Elementary

Summary:

G.W. Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, Virginia, serving 432 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Salem City Public Schools district, which is ranked 20 out of 130 districts in the state.

G.W. Carver Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and English reading. The school ranks in the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools and has exceptional performance across diverse student subgroups, including African American, White, and low socioeconomic status students. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, G.W. Carver Elementary provides a personalized learning environment that contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, G.W. Carver Elementary is able to deliver an exceptional educational experience, ranking in the top 8% of Virginia elementary schools for this student population. When compared to other schools in the Salem City Public Schools district, G.W. Carver Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently outranking its peers in academic achievement and student subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6 Fourth St
       Salem, VA  24153-5079


(540) 387-2492

District: Salem City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,017 Help


Students who attend G.W. Carver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Andrew Lewis Middle
High:    Salem High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
African American:
25.6%
Hispanic:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details G.W. Carver Elementary ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Salem City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details G.W. Carver Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Salem City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), African American (25.6%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at G.W. Carver Elementary is 14.9. 2 elementary schools in the Salem City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at G.W. Carver Elementary is $9,017, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Salem City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

G.W. Carver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks G.W. Carver Elementary 159th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See G.W. Carver Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem City Public Schools 20th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for G.W. Carver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.55 360th 1062 66.1%
2006 79.83 115th 1071 89.3%
2007 68.90 298th 1083 72.5%
2008 73.89 207th 1081 80.9%
2009 82.43 65th 1082 94.0%
2010 69.15 290th 1113 73.9%
2011 80.90 106th 1117 90.5%
2012 68.08 308th 1117 72.4%
2013 67.43 348th 1120 68.9%
2014 62.77 398th 1110 64.1%
2015 69.61 303rd 1100 72.5%
2016 58.75 479th 1096 56.3%
2017 38.89 785th 1099 28.6%
2018 59.10 488th 1097 55.5%
2019 57.51 520th 1105 52.9%
2021 48.46 617th 1103 44.1%
2022 62.15 450th 1109 59.4%
2023 56.30 533rd 1114 52.2%
2024 82.73 159th 1114 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.92 78th 1036 92.5%
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Rank History for Female students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.49 467th 1100 57.5%
2024 80.61 173rd 1098 84.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.01 108th 324 66.7%
2024 85.25 19th 355 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.93 590th 1093 46.0%
2024 78.02 221st 1101 79.9%
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Rank History for African American students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.41 349th 579 39.7%
2024 85.46 49th 588 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at G.W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.29 335th 984 66.0%
2024 82.64 83rd 979 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

G.W. Carver Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for G.W. Carver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 357 357
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 367 367
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 376 376
1993 320 37 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 337 32 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 349 43 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 349 43 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 356 51 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 379 51 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 369 65 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 416 68 3 1 0 n/a n/a -4 484
2001 401 54 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 373 69 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 373 69 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 352 75 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 322 83 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 337 68 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 363 76 5 5 0 n/a n/a 5 454
2008 351 99 7 6 0 n/a n/a 6 469
2009 347 89 5 8 0 n/a n/a 15 464
2010 331 103 11 9 0 n/a n/a 5 459
2011 336 106 9 19 0 2 11 0 483
2012 325 113 7 22 0 0 18 0 485
2013 295 95 8 20 0 0 16 0 434
2014 310 83 7 20 0 0 16 0 436
2015 308 95 9 24 0 0 16 0 452
2016 303 101 9 26 0 1 26 0 466
2017 300 105 15 23 2 0 18 0 463
2018 274 115 15 19 0 0 15 0 438
2019 269 127 13 18 0 0 12 0 439
2020 274 125 10 27 0 1 6 0 443
2021 282 112 13 30 0 1 9 0 447
2022 280 109 13 35 0 1 10 0 448
2023 267 111 12 29 0 3 10 0 432
2024 255 109 8 37 0 2 15 0 426

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 G.W. Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 406 26.3 15.4 n/a
1990 357 24.0 14.8 n/a
1991 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1992 376 26.1 14.4 n/a
1993 367 26.3 14.0 n/a
1994 378 16.2 n/a 22.5
1995 401 n/a 0.0 18.5
1996 401 n/a 0.0 18.5
1997 418 n/a 0.0 20.8
1998 441 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 445 23.0 19.3 26.3
2000 484 n/a 0.0 28.5
2001 462 34.5 13.4 26.4
2002 452 42.0 10.8 28.8
2003 452 42.0 10.8 28.8
2004 441 40.0 11.0 30.6
2005 418 33.0 12.7 36.4
2006 416 35.0 11.9 32.9
2007 454 38.4 11.8 38.5
2008 469 28.4 16.5 36.1
2009 464 28.3 16.4 36.7
2010 459 28.3 16.2 39
2011 483 27.3 17.6 44.1
2012 485 27.0 17.9 48.5
2013 434 33.0 13.1 50.7
2014 436 31.9 13.6 49.3
2015 452 33.0 13.6 51.3
2016 466 34.0 13.7 45.9
2017 463 33.5 13.8 53.8
2018 438 30.0 14.6 54.1
2019 439 30.5 14.3 53.8
2020 443 26.0 17.0 50.6
2021 447 31.6 14.1 n/a
2022 448 30.2 14.8 50
2023 432 32.5 13.2 73.1
2024 426 28.5 14.9 83.8

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 G.W. Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 406 26.3 15.4 n/a
1990 357 24.0 14.8 n/a
1991 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1992 376 26.1 14.4 n/a
1993 367 26.3 14.0 n/a
1994 378 16.2 n/a 22.5
1995 401 n/a 0.0 18.5
1996 401 n/a 0.0 18.5
1997 418 n/a 0.0 20.8
1998 441 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 445 23.0 19.3 26.3
2000 484 n/a 0.0 28.5
2001 462 34.5 13.4 26.4
2002 452 42.0 10.8 28.8
2003 452 42.0 10.8 28.8
2004 441 40.0 11.0 30.6
2005 418 33.0 12.7 36.4
2006 416 35.0 11.9 32.9
2007 454 38.4 11.8 38.5
2008 469 28.4 16.5 36.1
2009 464 28.3 16.4 36.7
2010 459 28.3 16.2 39
2011 483 27.3 17.6 44.1
2012 485 27.0 17.9 48.5
2013 434 33.0 13.1 50.7
2014 436 31.9 13.6 49.3
2015 452 33.0 13.6 51.3
2016 466 34.0 13.7 45.9
2017 463 33.5 13.8 53.8
2018 438 30.0 14.6 54.1
2019 439 30.5 14.3 53.8
2020 443 26.0 17.0 50.6
2021 447 31.6 14.1 n/a
2022 448 30.2 14.8 50
2023 432 32.5 13.2 73.1
2024 426 28.5 14.9 83.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for G.W. Carver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $805 (9.4%) $7,735 (90.6%) $8,540
2020 $854 (10.1%) $7,601 (89.9%) $8,455
2021 $1,119 (12.4%) $7,898 (87.6%) $9,017

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

Impact of COVID-19 on G.W. Carver Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 520th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 533rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (G.W. Carver Elementary)8382
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem City Public Schools)8682.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (G.W. Carver Elementary)6881.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Salem City Public Schools)8078.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (G.W. Carver Elementary)8972.7
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem City Public Schools)8379.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (G.W. Carver Elementary)8575.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Salem City Public Schools)7779.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (G.W. Carver Elementary)9374
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem City Public Schools)8876.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (G.W. Carver Elementary)7654.6
 21.5%
   5th Grade Science (Salem City Public Schools)7967.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (G.W. Carver Elementary)7465.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Salem City Public Schools)7768.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439432
 1.6%
African American127111
 12.6%
American Indian00
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic1829
 61.1%
Pacific Islander03
White269267
 0.7%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%73.1%
 19.4%


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Students who attend G.W. Carver Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Andrew Lewis Middle
High : Salem High

G.W. Carver Elementary ranks 159th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at G.W. Carver Elementary are 60% White, 26% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended G.W. Carver Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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