Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver-lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver-lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver-lyon Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Carver-lyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver-lyon Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
74%
31%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver-lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carver-lyon Elementary School?
360 students attend Carver-lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Carver-lyon Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver-lyon Elementary School?
Carver-lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver-lyon Elementary School offer ?
Carver-lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver-lyon Elementary School part of?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver-lyon Elementary School located?
Carver-lyon Elementary School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.
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