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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at C G SIVELLS EL this year?
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Enrollment
399
Elementary
DISTRICT 439 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHARTON ISD·NCES 484538005163
C G Sivells Elementary School
1605 ALABAMA RD, WHARTON, TX 77488 · (979) 532-6866 · Wharton County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL399 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
358 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 159 | 40% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 30% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
C G Sivells Elementary School→Wharton Elementary School→Wharton Junior High School→Wharton High School
Based on grade levels within WHARTON ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like C G Sivells Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| C G Sivells Elementary School this school | 399 | 89.7% | N/A |
| Ware Elementary School LONGVIEW | 411 | 90.0% | 39.6% |
| M L Phillips Elementary School FORT WORTH | 394 | 87.6% | 21.7% |
| Remynse Elementary School GRAND PRAIRIE | 394 | 89.3% | 44.8% |
| W H Burnett Elementary School TERRELL | 380 | 86.8% | N/A |
| McKenzie Elementary School MESQUITE | 406 | 86.5% | 45.6% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where C G Sivells Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Wharton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 399 | #3,494 of 4,938 | #6 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #4,035 of 4,622 | #6 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.5% | #2,172 of 4,628 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.7% | #1,104 of 4,789 | #1 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.0% | #780 of 2,838 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
399
-88 (-18%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 790
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 399 | 22.9 | 17.4:1 | 90% (358) |
| 2023-24 | 423 | 23 | 18.4:1 | 85% (361) |
| 2022-23 | 429 | 21.5 | 19.9:1 | 90% (386) |
| 2020-21 | 487 | 32 | 15.2:1 | 87% (424) |
| 2017-18 | 532 | 33.2 | 16.0:1 | 92% (487) |
| 2015-16 | 635 | 37 | 17.2:1 | 88% (560) |
| 2010-11 | 503 | 30 | 16.8:1 | 50% (253) |
| 2000-01 | 564 | 43 | 13.1:1 | 64% (360) |
| 1990-91 | 790 | 48 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for C G Sivells Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (532 to 399); teachers down 31% (33.2 to 22.9).
About C G Sivells Elementary School
At 1605 ALABAMA RD in WHARTON, Texas, C G Sivells Elementary School operates as a small elementary school. The school teaches pre-K through 1 and enrolls 399 students. That is 23% below the average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
C G Sivells Elementary School is among 4 schools run by WHARTON ISD, which serves 1,767 students.
The share of Hispanic students at C G Sivells Elementary School is 63%, a majority. It is also 26% Black, 8% White, and 3% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Wharton County is roughly 42% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 53%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. The school has 22.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is 2.3 students per teacher. In all, 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 65% average for public schools in Wharton County, the school's rate is higher.
In the wider Wharton County area, median household income comes to about $66,924, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wharton County counts 22 public schools with about 7,729 students.
Among nearby public schools, Wharton Junior High School is closest at about 0.5 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was an 18% decline, from 487 to 399. The ratio of students to teachers went from 15.2:1 to 17.4:1 over the same years.
C G Sivells Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Wharton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,794
Census ACS
Median income
$66,924
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
7,729 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WHARTON ISD
- Wharton High SchoolHigh · 566 students
- Wharton Elementary SchoolElementary · 478 students
- Wharton Junior High SchoolMiddle · 324 students
- Wharton ISD JJAEPElementary
Other schools in WHARTON
- Wharton High SchoolHigh · 566 students
- Wharton Elementary SchoolElementary · 478 students
- Wharton Junior High SchoolMiddle · 324 students
- Ebisd WcjjaepHigh · 1 students
- Wharton County Discretionary JJAEPElementary
- Wharton County JJAEPElementary
Nearby schools
- Wharton Junior High School0.5 mi · 324
- Wharton High School0.6 mi · 566
- Wharton Elementary School1.0 mi · 478
- Ebisd Wcjjaep1.1 mi · 1
- Iago Junior High School8.1 mi · 264
- Boling High School9.7 mi · 328
Frequently asked questions
About C G Sivells Elementary SchoolHow large is C G Sivells Elementary School?
C G Sivells Elementary School enrolls approximately 399 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does C G Sivells Elementary School serve?
C G Sivells Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C G Sivells Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at C G Sivells Elementary School is approximately 17.4:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at C G Sivells Elementary School?
At C G Sivells Elementary School, the student body is approximately 8% White, 63% Hispanic, 26% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is C G Sivells Elementary School public or private?
C G Sivells Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by WHARTON ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.