Serving 502 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ravenel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ravenel Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ravenel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravenel Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
23%
31%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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 #509 out of 1,154 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
502 students attend Ravenel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ravenel Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 12:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ravenel Elementary School part of?
Ravenel Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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