Ravenel Elementary

Ravenel Elementary is one of the medium-sized elementary campuss in Seneca, South Carolina, operated by Oconee 01, with 530 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 16 schools in Oconee 01 (9,978 students total), Ravenel Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Ravenel Elementary lists that the largest single group is White, at 56% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 23% Black, 10% Hispanic, 9% multiracial. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 84%.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.9:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Zooming out to the county, Oconee County reports that median household income runs about $62,388, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Oconee County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,978 students), of which Ravenel Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Northside Elementary, roughly 3.5 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Ravenel Elementary operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 12%: 599 students in 2018 compared to 530 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 61% to 56% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Ravenel Elementary community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.