Carver-Lyon Elementary School

About Carver-Lyon Elementary School

Carver-Lyon Elementary School in Columbia, South Carolina, provides an academic foundation with a variety of enriching programs that will prepare children for success. The school is recognized as a Title I Reward School for Performance, and has an innovative Language Immersion Program in Spanish, French, and Mandarin that exposes children to bilingualism from an early age. With highly qualified teachers, project-based learning, and frameworks such as AVID and Leader in Me, students receive well-rounded instruction. Carver-Lyon School maintains a consistent ranking of being one of the top schools in its district while remaining a great school for families wanting the best elementary school in South Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

2100 WAVERLY ST COLUMBIA SC 29204

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Phone

(803) 343-2900

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Website

https://www.richlandone.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

52

Full-time Teachers

7 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

360

Total Students

$76509

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 65 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carver-Lyon Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

65

of 104 in South Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.8%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 16.3%

Black 70.3%

Two+ Races 4.7%

Native Am. 1%

White

7.8%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

16.3%

Black

70.3%

Two+ Races

4.7%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 360

48%

173 Female

53%

191 Male

Student Population

360 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

378 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Carver-Lyon Elementary was highlighted by AIA South Carolina for adding a new language immersion building addition.

FAQ

Q1: Does Carver-Lyon Elementary School offer a mentorship program?

A1: Yes, Carver-Lyon has mentorship programs, where older students serve as mentors to younger peers, creating positive relationships.

Q2: Are there opportunities for students to participate in gardening at Carver-Lyon Elementary School?

A2: Yes, Carver-Lyon has a school garden where students can learn about planting and horticulture.

Q3: How does Carver-Lyon Elementary School celebrate cultural diversity?

A3: The school has cultural events and activities to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of all students.

Q4: Does Carver-Lyon Elementary School have a school band?

A4: Yes, Carver-Lyon has a school band in which students can learn and perform different instruments in band.

Q5: Are there opportunities for students to participate in cooking or nutrition programs at Carver-Lyon Elementary School?

A5: Yes, Carver-Lyon students participate in programs that teach healthy eating and cooking habits.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say