George Washington Carver Academy in Waterloo, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

George Washington Carver Academy is an urban public school in Waterloo, Iowa that is part of Waterloo Community School District. It serves 455 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

455 Students

34 Teachers

1505 Logan Ave

Waterloo, IA 50703 View local requests

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George Washington Carver Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Atuhairwe

Mrs. Shour

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George Washington Carver Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

69%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

George Washington Carver Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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