Carver Primary School
Tel:
(334)745-9712
- Carver Primary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Carver Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carver Primary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Carver Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carver Primary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 8% |
| Black | 59% | 33% |
| White | 11% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Carver Primary School is Opelika Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southview Primary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Southview Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 439 students
1.3 miles
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334)745-9711 1.3 PK-2 439 - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 404 students
1.4 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.4 3-5 404 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.4 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 1.4 6-12 n/a - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student
1.7 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.7 6-8 1,018 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
1.8 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.8 PK-2 331
School Reviews
| 1 I don't recommend this school; they are judgmental. - Posted by Parent - Unknown |
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