Carver Primary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver Primary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carver Primary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
397 students attend Carver Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Carver Primary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carver Primary School offer ?
Carver Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Primary School part of?
Carver Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.
School Reviews
5 5/30/2025
I like Carver because all the teachers were nice and smart and fun!
1 3/26/2020
I don't recommend this school; they are judgmental.
Review Carver Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
