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Elementary· 13 schools in district

G.W. Carver Elementary

220 Trott Circle, Martinsville, VA 24112Henry County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
461
Students
Total enrolled
$13,643
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 461 students in grades PK–05 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,643 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

G.W. Carver Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Martinsville, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 461 students. The district invests $13,643 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at G.W. Carver Elementary

461
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 244 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
57%
13%
18%
11%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black18%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510192000859

Academic Outcomes at G.W. Carver Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24112

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,643Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,643
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,003
Student Support$2,592
Administration$1,637
Operations$2,046
Other$1,364
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,643 spent per student, an estimated $6,044 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
22%
State government
63.1%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal programs
15.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Meadow View ElementaryDrewry Mason ElementaryAxton ElementaryMount Olivet Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
FIELDALE-COLLINSVILLE MIDDLELAUREL PARK MIDDLE
↓
High School
BASSETT HIGHMAGNA VISTA HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHenry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenry County Public Schools →
Phone: (276)957-2226
NCES ID: 510192000859
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Martinsville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Henry County Public Schools
High
BASSETT HIGH
1,107 students · 09–12
● 39 opp99% FRL
High
MAGNA VISTA HIGH
1,104 students · 09–12
● 41 opp98% FRL
Mid
FIELDALE-COLLINSVILLE MIDDLE
805 students · 06–08
● 37 opp99% FRL
Mid
LAUREL PARK MIDDLE
786 students · 06–08
● 38 opp99% FRL
Elem
Meadow View Elementary
674 students · PK–05
● 38 opp88% FRL
Elem
Drewry Mason Elementary
404 students · PK–05
● 41 opp95% FRL
Elem
Axton Elementary
364 students · PK–05
● 34 opp91% FRL
Elem
Mount Olivet Elementary
280 students · PK–05
● 38 opp90% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
220 Trott Circle, Martinsville, VA 24112
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.