Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School

19200 Ely Avenue

School District

Abc Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:27
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 23, 2025

My daughter moved to Carver from West Covina Unified School District, and she struggled to catch up with her classmates but after bit she got better because of her teachers patients with her. Most of the teachers are very nice and helpful. I would recommend it.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2020

The principal is unprofessional. Very hard to get a hold of and Non responsive.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2017

I'm very happy that my girls attend this scool.:)
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2016

I don't know what those other reviews are talking about, but my experience at Carver and with the principal have been nothing but awesome! My daughters' have been going here since they both started kindergarten. I must say that I absolutely love this school! The staff is awesome, the teachers are great and the Principal genuinely loves the school and kids.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2016

The principal is terrible. She is unprofessional and condescending. Unfortunately, nothing has been done after many many years of complaints.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2015

I could not agree more to the previous reviews over the years. Unfortunately this Principal still remains at Carver and continues to badger students until she gets the information she is looking for. She punishes students by keeping them in the office and precludes them from achieving academically with her atrocious leadership tactics. She definitely has her favorites and concentrates more on discipline and disregards the progress academically that a student achieves whether its high scores in the state testing or grades in class. If you are a parent in search of an elementary school in the Cerritos area and are considering Carver as the stepping stone to your child's future, look elsewhere.
Submitted by other on January 25, 2014

I've attended Carver Academy since I was in Kimdrrgarten and that was an amazing school and I've never complained about going there because there was no reason to. There is an amazing activity called clusters at Carver and basically what that is is when there is a group of kids that chose an activity they wanted to do and they either perform their activity or present it in the auditorium after 6 weeks of practice. Carver Academy won the award of California Distinguished School in 2012-2013.I think Carver should be your first choice for a good education for your child, I highly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2012

My daughter has been going to Carver since kindergarten. The school is great and my daughter has done excellent in the school. Some of the teachers put limited efforts while other are excellent. However, with everything, the parents need to be involve.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2011

So far very pleased with Carver Academy. When my son started kindergarten this year his teacher very honestly expressed several concerns. Looking for the best interest of my child she gave several recommendations, which we immediately put into action at home. We kept good communication with his teacher and worked with him at home. My son is still struggling with a few things but has made tremendous improvement. The teachers there are excellent and you can really tell that they care about their students.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2011

The new Principal at this school is horrendous. The reviews I read are accurate. She is constantly yelling at children, has them seated in the office for hours, gets in arguments with parents and, honestly, it's a surprise that she is still there. Many great families have left the school because of her. She micromanages volunteers and pushes community away. Although my child was top of the class and never in trouble... children talk. We were awarded school of choice for my child and are elated to have switched school. What an amazing difference a good Principal makes. My child loves school now and isn't afraid of the Principal but actually makes pictures and gifts for their new Principal. What a shame and disservice the Carver Principal is to the community.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2011

The parent before is absolutely correct. There have been many times when I have witnessed students wasting a whole day of learning by sitting in the crowded school office. I have also heard the principal yelling at students in her office through closed doors. Some students are a challenge but this principal's way of coping with them is unacceptable. The principal definitely has her favorites, whether it is a student, parent, or a teacher. The lack of an informative website at this school seems to set the tone for the lack of communication with the parents. A more culturally and socioeconomically sensitive principal would be welcome. The way one of the kindergarten teachers spoke to a bilingual student also showed a lack of cultural sensitivity in the teacher's role. Respect is always expected from the principal and teachers. Maybe the district should require the staff to do a little more cultural awareness and sensitivity training. An elementary setting is a child's first step toward a better future, not just for themselves, but for America. The initial impression set forth by these leaders will remain with the students forever.