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If you could change one rule at Southview Primary School, what would it be?
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Enrollment
480
Elementary
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OPELIKA CITY·NCES 010258001778
Southview Primary School
2712 Marvyn Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36804 · (334) 745-9711 · Lee County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL480 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
16.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
314 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 58%
Community
6
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 | 153 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 176 | 37% |
| Grade 2 | 151 | 31% |
Student demographics
66%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
Schools most like Southview Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Primary School this school | 480 | 65.4% | N/A |
| Northside School Opelika | 464 | 63.8% | 52.6% |
| Jeter Primary School Opelika | 435 | 64.6% | N/A |
| Hibbett Elementary School Florence | 489 | 70.8% | 42.5% |
| Sherwood Elementary School Phenix City | 493 | 61.5% | 49.0% |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Alexander City | 436 | 71.3% | 36.6% |
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 Southview Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 480 | #327 of 709 | #9 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #229 of 655 | #19 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.3% | #65 of 658 | #10 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.4% | #281 of 696 | #5 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.3% | #141 of 262 | #5 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
480
+51 (+12%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 442
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 480 | 29.6 | 16.2:1 | 65% (314) |
| 2023-24 | 467 | 26 | 18.0:1 | 66% (307) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 28.3 | 15.2:1 | 61% (263) |
| 2020-21 | 429 | 29 | 14.8:1 | 58% (247) |
| 2017-18 | 439 | 26.2 | 16.8:1 | 56% (246) |
| 2015-16 | 385 | 26 | 14.8:1 | 61% (233) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 31 | 11.9:1 | 52% (193) |
| 2000-01 | 443 | 32 | 13.8:1 | 53% (235) |
| 1990-91 | 442 | 26 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southview Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (439 to 480); teachers up 13% (26.2 to 29.6).
About Southview Primary School
Southview Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school with an address in Opelika, Alabama. It reported 480 students in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25.
Southview Primary School sits within Opelika City, which has 9 schools and 5,377 students.
The largest group at Southview Primary School is Black students, at 43%. The remaining students are 36% White, 14% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. Census figures show Lee County is about 22% Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 66%.
Southview Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, with 29.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Alabama average 17.0:1. The school has 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Lee County average 48%.
Looking at the county, Lee County, median household income comes to about $65,824, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 41 public schools and about 24,812 students.
Of the public schools around it, Southview Primary School is closest to Carver Primary School, about 1.3 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Southview Primary School has an NCES locale of City: Small.
In 2020-21, Southview Primary School enrolled 429 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 480. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.8:1 to 16.2:1.
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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
- Northside SchoolElementary · 464 students
- Jeter Primary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- Carver Primary SchoolElementary · 414 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
- Northside SchoolElementary · 464 students
Nearby schools
- Carver Primary School1.3 mi · 414
- Jeter Primary School2.8 mi · 435
- Northside School2.8 mi · 464
- Fox Run School3.0 mi · 392
- Opelika Middle School3.0 mi · 812
- Opelika High School3.5 mi · 1,590
Frequently asked questions
About Southview Primary SchoolHow large is Southview Primary School?
Southview Primary School enrolls approximately 480 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Southview Primary School serve?
Southview Primary School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southview Primary School is approximately 16.2:1 (30 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Southview Primary School?
Southview Primary School reports a student body of 36% White, 14% Hispanic, 43% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Southview Primary School?
Southview 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.