Carver Elementary School ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #720 in 2022 but showing variability since a peak rank of #405 in 2010; it consistently remained within the top 50% of Alabama schools overall.
Math proficiency declined from 82% in 2012 to 20–24% recently, significantly lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency stayed approximately equal to the state average at 45–49%, while science proficiency was 30–39%, slightly lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 682 students in 2001 to 364 students in 2023, with a stable student–teacher ratio of 13:1; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 76% in 2023, indicating a majority low–income student population.
The school serves grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with a total enrollment of 364 and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1; minority enrollment is 99%, predominantly Black students (over 90%).
Carver Elementary is a Title I magnet school in Montgomery, Alabama, participating in the National School Lunch Program under Community Eligibility Option, without virtual instruction options.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Elementary School serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
90%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Exploration Center, Forest Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
374 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carver Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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