Carver-Lyon Elementary

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carver-Lyon Elementary School, located at 2100 Waverly Street in Columbia, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Richland County School District One. The school serves a diverse student population in the heart of Columbia, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Carver-Lyon Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its urban location to facilitate partnerships that enrich the learning experience, often providing students with access to resources and extracurricular opportunities that complement their classroom studies. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and administrators, Carver-Lyon aims to build a solid educational base that prepares its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

417

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver-Lyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	62
Black	302
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
302 (72.4%)
Hispanic
62 (14.9%)
White
32 (7.7%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)343-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver-Lyon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver-Lyon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	47.7%
Male	218	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)