Founded in 1967, Ruby F. Carver Elementary School was named after Ruby Fellows Carver, who was the first teacher at nearby Tuckahoe Elementary School in the 1940s. The school’s mission has always been to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn the skills necessary to become successful. Carver Elementary educates students from preschool through fifth grade. It sits along Lauderdale Drive and is surrounded by residential neighborhoods.
The campus provides a computer lab and full library in addition to a playground, gymnasium and sports fields. There are gifted Programs available at Carver Elementary that include pull-out enrichment groups and accelerated class options. School clubs are another important aspect of student life, with Student Council, Library Helpers, Safety Patrols and After-School STEM being some of the options.
Carver Elementary continues to be a leader in local public school education as it inspires students to push themselves to be the best.
Carver Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1801 Lauderdale Dr,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Joanne Z. Gutkin
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
438:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
46.7%
Black
22.4%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/27/2019
Great. There are many strong families represented at Carver and I believe that is because of the Principals family-centered approach. They care for their students and their families which has a positive impact on the community.
4/29/2018
5 stars to this great school in Henrico.
4/9/2018
This school has been great in providing a well rounded, center focused education for my child. They have a great arts program and provide lots of amazing opportunities for community participation .
1/29/2018
I have had 4 children graduate from Carver. I have had no issues and have been extremely satisfied with my children's education. 2 of my boys have IEPs, 1 which was developed while there at Carver. The 3rd grade teacher compiled enough test grades and recommended educational services for him. Unfort...
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Attendance Zone
About Tuckahoe Village
List Price Range
$153K - $4.5M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$459,093
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Household Income
$103,030
% of College Grads
54.3%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,150 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
41.9%
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Homes for Rent
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 735+ Sq Ft
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- Richmond, VA
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Parks in this Area
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Tuckahoe Creek Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Geese Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tuckahoe Little League
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Deep Run Park
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