Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Elementary serves the northwest part of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Carver is a great place to learn.
School Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Carver Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #416 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royall Elementary School, Lucy T. Davis Elementary School, Briggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
615 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carver Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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