Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMARILLO ISD·NCES 480813021049
George Washington Carver El Academy
1905 W 12TH, AMARILLO, TX 79107 · (806) 326-4150 · Potter County
GRADES 02–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 32% of Texas public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
245 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 74 | 23% |
| Grade 3 | 88 | 27% |
| Grade 4 | 84 | 26% |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 23% |
Student demographics
69%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
Based on grade levels within AMARILLO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
38.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +9.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
22.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -28.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 9 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 28 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% | 35.0% |
| Mathematics | 9.0% | 13.0% | 25.0% | 53.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38.0% | 22.0% |
| 2024-25 | 46.0% | 35.0% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 39.0% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
38.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.1%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 38% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 41% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like George Washington Carver El Academy
George Washington Carver El Academy's state test result (38.3% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver El Academy this school | 321 | 76.3% | 38.3% |
| Stewart Elementary School HITCHCOCK | 355 | 80.3% | 26.4% |
| Connally Elementary School WACO | 352 | 81.5% | 15.5% |
| Thomas Elementary School ABILENE | 378 | 74.6% | 37.3% |
| J T Stevens Elementary School FORT WORTH | 361 | 70.6% | 30.1% |
| George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy AMARILLO | 325 | 72.6% | 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 El Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Potter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.3% | #2,807 of 4,401 | #19 of 27 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.0% | #4,304 of 4,466 ▼ 1,072 | #27 of 27 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #3,817 of 4,466 ▼ 925 | #26 of 27 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.5pp | #1,003 of 3,998 | #13 of 26 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #4,068 of 4,938 | #21 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #2,311 of 4,622 | #18 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.1% | #608 of 4,628 | #4 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.3% | #2,190 of 4,789 | #20 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.8% | #2,718 of 2,838 | #25 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
321
-35 (-10%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 310
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 14.2:1
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 | 321 | 21.6 | 14.9:1 | 76% (245) |
| 2023-24 | 352 | 24 | 14.7:1 | 76% (267) |
| 2022-23 | 327 | 23.1 | 14.1:1 | 72% (236) |
| 2020-21 | 356 | 25 | 14.2:1 | 71% (251) |
| 2017-18 | 327 | 25 | 13.1:1 | 72% (235) |
| 2015-16 | 356 | 26 | 13.7:1 | 75% (268) |
| 2010-11 | 370 | 27 | 13.7:1 | 68% (252) |
| 2000-01 | 275 | 21 | 13.1:1 | 53% (147) |
| 1990-91 | 310 | 14 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George Washington Carver El Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (327 to 321); teachers down 14% (25 to 21.6).
About George Washington Carver El Academy
George Washington Carver El Academy is an elementary school in AMARILLO, Texas, and it is part of AMARILLO ISD. It teaches 321 students in grades 2 through 5. Elementary schools in Texas have about 519 students on average; enrollment here is 38% lower.
The district for George Washington Carver El Academy is AMARILLO ISD, with 55 schools and 29,321 students.
No group is above 50% at George Washington Carver El Academy; the largest is Hispanic, at 40%. It is also 33% Black, 19% White, and 7% multiracial. Among Potter County residents, the Hispanic share is about 39%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, George Washington Carver El Academy scores 69%.
George Washington Carver El Academy lists 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 14.9 students per teacher. That is in line with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. About 76% of students at George Washington Carver El Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Potter County is close, at 74%.
Among Texas public elementary schools, George Washington Carver El Academy outscored 32%, which works out to a C on the allk12 Grade.
George Washington Carver El Academy's average proficiency rate across its state test results of 38.3% is 2.9 points below the 41.1% the model predicts from its lunch-eligibility share.
American Community Survey estimates for Potter County show that the median household earns about $53,249 a year, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The county's public schools total 49, with about 21,501 students.
Of the public schools around it, George Washington Carver El Academy is closest to George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, about 0.5 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Nearby schools average 40.6% on proficiency, and George Washington Carver El Academy is below that at 38.3%.
Its NCES locale code is City: Mid-size: the school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 321, from 356 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at George Washington Carver El Academy. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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 Early Childhood Academy0.5 mi · 325
- North Heights Alter0.5 mi · 137
- Park Hills Elementary School1.3 mi · 174
- San Jacinto Elementary School1.4 mi · 366
- Mann Middle School1.6 mi · 419
- Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus1.6 mi · 210
Frequently asked questions
About George Washington Carver El AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at George Washington Carver El Academy?
George Washington Carver El Academy enrolls approximately 321 students in grades 02-05.
What grades does George Washington Carver El Academy serve?
George Washington Carver El Academy serves grades 02-05.
How many students per teacher at George Washington Carver El Academy?
Approximately 14.9:1 students per teacher at George Washington Carver El Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at George Washington Carver El Academy?
At George Washington Carver El Academy, the student body is approximately 19% White, 40% Hispanic, 33% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is George Washington Carver El Academy public or private?
George Washington Carver El Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by AMARILLO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.