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.
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