C G Sivells Elementary School
C G Sivells Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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 487 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
487 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of C G Sivells Elementary School is 0.54, 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
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
63%
53%

Black
25%
13%

White
8%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend C G Sivells Elementary School?
487 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, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C G Sivells Elementary School?
C G Sivells Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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-2
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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