Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver-lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver-Lyon Elementary serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver-lyon Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carver-lyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver-lyon Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#786 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
46%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver-lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carver-lyon Elementary School?
417 students attend Carver-lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carver-lyon Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver-lyon Elementary School?
Carver-lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver-lyon Elementary School offer ?
Carver-lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver-lyon Elementary School part of?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver-lyon Elementary School located?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.
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