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 Stats (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
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
67%
53%
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Black
24%
13%
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White
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in C G Sivells Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in C G Sivells Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of C G Sivells Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C G Sivells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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 Stats (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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