C G Sivells Elementary School

1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
C G Sivells Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

C G Sivells Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of C G Sivells Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend C G Sivells Elementary School?
423 students attend C G Sivells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of C G Sivells Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% 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 18:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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