Carver Elementary School

Carver Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6160 Jefferson Ave,  Newport News, VA
Newport News City Public Schools
4.3
582 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Izzie Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
61.2%
Hispanic
22.2%
White
9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/27/2024
I am perplexed that the school is rated so low based solely on "data". I have had the pleasure of being a part of the Carver Colt school family for 3 years now. Before enrolling 3 of my children at the school, I too relied on reviews found online via Google and GreatSchools.org. I was apprehensive a...
5.0 parent
10/16/2018
Excellent faculty and staff. My kids are much happier here than in Portsmouth and their academics have improved, as well their interpersonal skills. Amazing communications.
5.0 parent
6/16/2016
My child absolutely loves Carver Elementary. He says it is the best school in the world. The faculty and staff at Carver elementary are truly awesome. They are very efficient at meeting the needs of the parents and students. They are extremely diligent at resolving issues/concerns in a timely manner...
2.0 parent
10/16/2012
Would not recommend this school esp. for those parents that take bullying serious...The new principal needs to be let go.

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Carver Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Newport News, VA and is served by the Newport News City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 582 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Carver Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $250,885. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage High School Governor's Stem Academy, Heritage High School, An Achievable Dream Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Newport News has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carver Elementary School.

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