Rivelon Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivelon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Rivelon Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rivelon Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
87%
31%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rivelon Elementary School?
222 students attend Rivelon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rivelon Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivelon Elementary School?
Rivelon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivelon Elementary School offer ?
Rivelon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rivelon Elementary School part of?
Rivelon Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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