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Carver Elementary School

1717 IRONWOOD DRIVE, CARVER, MN 55315EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
748
Students
Total enrolled
$17,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 748 students in grades KG–05 in CARVER, Minnesota.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,464 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carver Elementary School is a large elementary in CARVER, Minnesota, serving grades KG–05 with 748 students. The district invests $17,464 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Carver Elementary School

748
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution381 male · 367 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 186 students
Student Composition
73%
11%
Asian4%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black11%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270819005049

Academic Outcomes at Carver Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55315

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,464Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,464
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,684
Student Support$3,318
Administration$2,096
Operations$2,620
Other$1,746
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,464 spent per student, an estimated $7,737 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
38%
State government
54.5%
Local (property tax)
37.8%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,464/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARYVICTORIA ELEMENTARYJONATHAN ELEMENTARYBLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY
+3 more
↓
Middle
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WESTCHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EASTPIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL112 ALC MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOLCHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOLINTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMY112 ALC Independent Study
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyCarver County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL →
Phone: (952)556-1900
NCES ID: 270819005049
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CARVER seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
High
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL
1,584 students · 08–12
● 53 opp26% FRL
High
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL
1,370 students · 09–12
16% FRL
Elem
CLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY
657 students · KG–05
● 53 opp27% FRL
Elem
VICTORIA ELEMENTARY
652 students · KG–05
● 53 opp6% FRL
Mid
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
599 students · 06–08
● 53 opp20% FRL
Elem
JONATHAN ELEMENTARY
556 students · KG–05
● 53 opp18% FRL
Mid
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST
519 students · 06–08
● 53 opp13% FRL
Elem
BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY
507 students · KG–05
20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1717 IRONWOOD DRIVE, CARVER, MN 55315
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.