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Enrollment
414
Elementary
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OPELIKA CITY·NCES 010258001067
Carver Primary School
307 Carver Ave, Opelika, AL 36801 · (334) 745-9712 · Lee County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL414 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
377 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 58%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 141 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 139 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 131 | 32% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 1% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Opelika City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Carver Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Primary School this school | 414 | 91.1% | N/A |
| West Forest Intermediate School Opelika | 393 | 91.6% | 36.4% |
| Adams Elementary School Gadsden | 433 | 90.8% | 23.3% |
| Matthews Elementary School Northport | 401 | 86.8% | 25.9% |
| Weeden Elementary School Florence | 477 | 84.3% | 48.6% |
| W E Striplin Elementary School Gadsden | 400 | 84.8% | 33.0% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Carver Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 414 | #422 of 709 | #18 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #183 of 655 | #14 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #163 of 658 | #18 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.1% | #8 of 696 | #2 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.7% | #147 of 262 | #6 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
414
+26 (+7%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 382
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 414 | 26.1 | 15.9:1 | 91% (377) |
| 2023-24 | 397 | 24.8 | 16.0:1 | 92% (366) |
| 2022-23 | 386 | 25.6 | 15.1:1 | 89% (345) |
| 2020-21 | 388 | 24 | 16.2:1 | 88% (343) |
| 2017-18 | 381 | 25.6 | 14.9:1 | 88% (337) |
| 2015-16 | 364 | 25 | 14.6:1 | 87% (318) |
| 2010-11 | 298 | 24 | 12.4:1 | 84% (249) |
| 2000-01 | 280 | 24 | 11.7:1 | 75% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 382 | 23 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Carver Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (381 to 414); teachers up 2% (25.6 to 26.1).
About Carver Primary School
Carver Primary School runs as a mid-sized elementary school in Opelika, Alabama. The school covers kindergarten through 3 and reported 414 students in 2024-25.
Opelika City has 9 schools and 5,377 students, and Carver Primary School is one of those schools.
The student body at Carver Primary School has no majority group. Black students lead at 49%. Other groups make up 41% Hispanic and 8% White. Lee County as a whole is about 22% Black, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 59% means there is a 59% chance two randomly chosen students at Carver Primary School are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carver Primary School is 15.9:1, based on 26.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Alabama, 17.0:1, is higher. Carver Primary School counts 91% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 48% for public schools in Lee County.
The school's county is Lee County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $65,824 a year, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Lee County number 41, with about 24,812 students.
Southview Primary School sits about 1.3 miles from Carver Primary School. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Carver Primary School as City: Small.
A 7% rise took enrollment from 388 in 2020-21 to 414 in 2024-25.
People who know Carver Primary School can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
181,134
Census ACS
Median income
$65,824
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
24,812 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Opelika City
- Opelika High SchoolHigh · 1,590 students
- Opelika Middle SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Southview Primary SchoolElementary · 480 students
- Northside SchoolElementary · 464 students
- Jeter Primary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- Morris Avenue Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
Other schools in Opelika
- Opelika High SchoolHigh · 1,590 students
- Opelika Middle SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementary · 783 students
- Beauregard High SchoolHigh · 533 students
- Sanford Middle SchoolMiddle · 533 students
- Southview Primary SchoolElementary · 480 students
Other Carver Primary schools
One other US public school is named Carver Primary. Carver Primary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Carver Primary SchoolChicago, IL · 467 students
Nearby schools
- Southview Primary School1.3 mi · 480
- Northside School1.5 mi · 464
- Opelika Middle School1.8 mi · 812
- Jeter Primary School1.8 mi · 435
- Fox Run School1.9 mi · 392
- Opelika High School2.3 mi · 1,590
Frequently asked questions
About Carver Primary SchoolHow large is Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School enrolls approximately 414 students in grades KG-03.
What age range does Carver Primary School serve?
Carver Primary School serves students from grade KG through grade 03.
How many students per teacher at Carver Primary School?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Carver Primary School.
What is the student diversity at Carver Primary School?
Student demographics at Carver Primary School are roughly 8% White, 41% Hispanic, 49% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School is overseen by Opelika City in Lee County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.