Southview Primary School

2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southview Primary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southview Primary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southview Primary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
11%
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Black
47%
32%
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White
36%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Southview Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southview Primary School often compared to?
Southview Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Primary School, Jeter Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Southview Primary School?
467 students attend Southview Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Southview Primary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southview Primary School?
Southview Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southview Primary School offer ?
Southview Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Southview Primary School part of?
Southview Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.

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Date
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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