Carver Primary School
Tel:
(334)745-9712
- Carver Primary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 45%.
Top Placements
Carver Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carver Primary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carver Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carver Primary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 7% |
| Black | 60% | 33% |
| White | 13% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.34 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carver Primary School is Opelika Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 | 419 students
1.3 miles
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9711 1.3 PK-2 419 - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 394 students
1.4 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.4 3-5 394 - 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 | 930 students
1.7 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.7 6-8 930 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 337 students
1.8 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.8 PK-2 337
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