C G Sivells Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Attendance Zone: C G Sivells Elementary serves the entire Wharton, TX district, encompassing an area of 183.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and a maximum distance from the school to the edge of the zone reaching 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C G Sivells Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of C G Sivells Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
8%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend C G Sivells Elementary School?
399 students attend C G Sivells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of C G Sivells Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C G Sivells Elementary School?
C G Sivells Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C G Sivells Elementary School offer ?
C G Sivells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is C G Sivells Elementary School part of?
C G Sivells Elementary School is part of Wharton Independent School District.
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