Carver Primary School in Opelika, AL serves grades Kindergarten through 2 with an enrollment of 397 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district average ratios for comparable schools in the area.
Math proficiency at Carver Primary School is 37%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Opelika district average of 30%, though it has declined from a peak of 89% in 2013.
Reading proficiency is currently 75%, significantly higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, showing an improvement trend since 2017 when it was 45%.
Science proficiency stands at 60% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 37%.
Minority enrollment is 89%, with majority Black (180) and Hispanic (162) students; free lunch eligibility increased from 70% in 2022 to 87% in 2023, indicating a notable rise in the socioeconomically disadvantaged student population over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
1 10/10/2025
I don't recommend this school; they are judgmental.
5 10/10/2025
I like Carver because all the teachers were nice and smart and fun!
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