Carver Elementary School

Front entrance of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School.

Playground equipment with slide for recess usage.

Playground with bench seating, and swings, for children to play on.

Basketball courts for children to channel their inner basketball skills.

Carver Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1801 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA

Tuckahoe Village Neighborhood

Henrico County Public Schools

456 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Joanne Z. Gutkin

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
57%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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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

5.0 parent

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.

5.0 parent

4/29/2018

5 stars to this great school in Henrico.

5.0 parent

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 .

5.0 parent

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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$270K - $1.4M

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Average Home Value

$450,495

Median Lot Size

14,810 Sq Ft

% Renters

41%

Household Income

$103,030

% of College Grads

54.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,149 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.9%

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Pre-K to 12th
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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

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