Southview Primary School serves 480 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- 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
School Overview
Southview Primary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southview Primary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
43%
31%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
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?
480 students attend Southview Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Southview Primary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southview Primary School part of?
Southview Primary School is part of Opelika City School District.
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