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About this school
George Washington Carver Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Garland, Texas that is part of Garland Independent School District.
It serves 652 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
Its teachers have had 39 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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George Washington Carver Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
George Washington Carver Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 30, 2026
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George Washington Carver Elementary School
$17,117
raised using DonorsChoose
39
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
89
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
books
George Washington Carver Elementary School has received support from
64 individuals from Texas and
25 individuals out-of-state.
