Excellent
#186 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 14% in state
Based on limited data
Carver Primary School
Elementary School · Opelika City · Opelika, AL
An Opelika City elementary school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.
307 Carver Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
- Reading 89% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Primary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carver Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelika), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,256
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Jeter Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Opelika City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Primary School is listed in Opelika City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Primary School
Carver Primary School is a public elementary school in Opelika, AL, part of Opelika City, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Primary School
What grades does Carver Primary School serve?
Carver Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Primary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Primary School rank in AL?
Carver Primary School ranks #186 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Carver Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Primary School has 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Carver Primary School a charter school?
No, Carver Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Primary School a Title I school?
No, Carver Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Primary School?
92.2% of students at Carver Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (334) 745-9712
- Area population (ZIP 36801)
- 24,504
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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