C G Sivells Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C G Sivells Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
429 students attend C G Sivells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of C G Sivells Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% 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 20:1, 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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