Ravenel Elementary School

150 Ravenel School Road
Seneca, SC 29678
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ravenel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ravenel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ravenel Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Ravenel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravenel Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#439 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ravenel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ravenel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
26%
32%
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White
61%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Ravenel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ravenel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ravenel Elementary School's ranking?
Ravenel Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ravenel Elementary School often compared to?
Ravenel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ravenel Elementary School?
538 students attend Ravenel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ravenel Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ravenel Elementary School?
Ravenel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ravenel Elementary School offer ?
Ravenel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ravenel Elementary School part of?
Ravenel Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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