Carver Primary School

307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carver Primary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carver Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Carver Primary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carver Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
33%
10%
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Black
52%
32%
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White
13%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Carver Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Carver Primary School often compared to?
Carver Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Primary School, Jeter Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Carver Primary School?
395 students attend Carver Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carver Primary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Carver Primary School offer ?
Carver Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Carver Primary School part of?
Carver Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.

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1   3/26/2020
I don't recommend this school; they are judgmental.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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