Enrollment
325
Elementary
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMARILLO ISD·NCES 480813008349
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
1800 N TRAVIS, AMARILLO, TX 79107 · (806) 326-4200 · Potter County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
236 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 115 | 35% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 32% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy→George Washington Carver El Academy
Based on grade levels within AMARILLO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy this school | 325 | 72.6% | N/A |
| Beasley Elementary School MESQUITE | 319 | 67.4% | 39.6% |
| Travis Elementary School ENNIS | 280 | 68.6% | 51.3% |
| J T Stevens Elementary School FORT WORTH | 361 | 70.6% | 30.1% |
| Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary School HENDERSON | 399 | 70.7% | N/A |
| Turner Prekindergarten Academy WAXAHACHIE | 256 | 73.4% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Potter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 325 | #4,041 of 4,938 | #20 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #2,918 of 4,622 | #23 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #797 of 4,628 | #6 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.6% | #2,416 of 4,789 | #22 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #2,096 of 2,838 | #21 of 26 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
325
-25 (-7%) vs 2020
-10% since 2000-01, when it was 361
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 325 | 20.9 | 15.5:1 | 73% (236) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 22.9 | 14.6:1 | 72% (241) |
| 2022-23 | 338 | 22.9 | 14.7:1 | 68% (231) |
| 2020-21 | 350 | 26 | 13.5:1 | 63% (220) |
| 2017-18 | 358 | 26.8 | 13.4:1 | 54% (193) |
| 2015-16 | 370 | 26 | 14.2:1 | 49% (181) |
| 2010-11 | 356 | 25 | 14.2:1 | 56% (200) |
| 2000-01 | 361 | 24 | 15.0:1 | 46% (166) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (358 to 325); teachers down 22% (26.8 to 20.9).
About George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is an elementary school located in AMARILLO, Texas, in Potter County. Enrollment is 325 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 1. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 519 students, so this school is 37% smaller than average.
District-wide, AMARILLO ISD has 55 schools and 29,321 students.
Hispanic students are the largest group at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, with 46% of enrollment. Next come 25% White, 25% Black, and 3% multiracial. The chance that two students picked at random at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 67%.
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy operates with 20.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 15.5:1. Elementary schools in Texas have a similar average ratio of 15.1:1. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is 73%. Across public schools in Potter County, the average is about the same, 74%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Potter County, median household income is about $53,249, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 49 public schools in Potter County, with a combined enrollment of about 21,501.
Nearest public school: George Washington Carver El Academy, about 0.5 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, a location NCES labels City: Mid-size.
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy had 350 students in 2020-21 and 325 in 2024-25, a 7% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 13.5:1 to 15.5:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Potter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
115,975
Census ACS
Median income
$53,249
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,501 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMARILLO ISD
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Bonham Middle SchoolMiddle · 892 students
- Crockett Middle SchoolMiddle · 823 students
Other schools in AMARILLO
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- West Plains High SchoolHigh · 1,221 students
- Randall High SchoolHigh · 1,126 students
Nearby schools
- George Washington Carver El Academy0.5 mi · 321
- North Heights Alter0.8 mi · 137
- Park Hills Elementary School1.1 mi · 174
- Palo Duro High School1.6 mi · 1,949
- Mann Middle School1.6 mi · 419
- Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus1.7 mi · 210
Frequently asked questions
About George Washington Carver Early Childhood AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy enrolls approximately 325 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy serve?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is approximately 15.5:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
At George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, the student body is approximately 25% White, 46% Hispanic, 25% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy public or private?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by AMARILLO ISD.
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