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Carver-Lyon Elementary

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Richland 01

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About Carver-Lyon Elementary

Carver-Lyon Elementary is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 417 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.9 students per teacher. There are 60 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Richland 01 School District runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Richland County.

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School facts

Address	2100 Waverly Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone	(803) 343-2900
School district	Richland 01
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	417
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47
Students per teacher	8.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450336000487). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

C. A. Johnson HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 0.3 mi St Martin de Porres SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Columbia · 0.6 mi Watkins-Nance ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 0.7 mi Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Columbia · 0.8 mi W. A. Perry MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Columbia · 0.8 mi Center for Learning IncPrivate · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1 mi Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 11Columbia · 1.2 mi Marnie Leads AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to KColumbia · 1.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carver-Lyon Elementary serve?

Carver-Lyon Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Carver-Lyon Elementary?

Carver-Lyon Elementary reported 417 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver-Lyon Elementary?

About 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 417 students and 47 teachers in federal data.

Is Carver-Lyon Elementary a public or charter school?

Carver-Lyon Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carver-Lyon Elementary in?

Carver-Lyon Elementary is part of Richland 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-01-school-district/

Where is Carver-Lyon Elementary located?

Carver-Lyon Elementary is at 2100 Waverly Street, Columbia, SC 29204. The phone number is (803) 343-2900.

How many other schools are near Carver-Lyon Elementary?

There are 60 other schools within 5 miles of Carver-Lyon Elementary in our directory.