Southview Primary School serves 431 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southview Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Southview Primary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southview Primary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
51%
32%
White
37%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
431 students attend Southview Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Southview Primary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 15:1, which is lower 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.
School Calendar
View the Southview Primary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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