Serving 530 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ravenel Elementary serves the southeast part of Seneca, SC, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ravenel Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ravenel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravenel Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
56%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #460 out of 1,118 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ravenel Elementary School?
530 students attend Ravenel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ravenel Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ravenel Elementary School?
Ravenel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ravenel Elementary School part of?
Ravenel Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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