- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wharton, TX
C G Sivells El
Federal NCES profile for C G Sivells El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484538005163
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C G Sivells El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wharton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C G Sivells El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C G Sivells El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
C G Sivells El held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484538005163 · Wharton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wharton H S (566 students)
C G Sivells El held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C G Sivells El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wharton H S
Wharton H S
566 students
- Wharton El
Wharton El
478 students
- This school
C G Sivells El
399 students
- Wharton J H
Wharton J H
324 students
What this shows C G Sivells El reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How C G Sivells El compares
C G Sivells El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 25.6%
White 8.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, C G Sivells El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wharton Isd reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C G Sivells El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wharton El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wharton J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C G Sivells El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about C G Sivells El
How many students attend C G Sivells El?
C G Sivells El has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wharton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C G Sivells El?
The student-teacher ratio at C G Sivells El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C G Sivells El?
85.1% of students at C G Sivells El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C G Sivells El?
The largest demographic group at C G Sivells El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Wharton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C G Sivells El?
C G Sivells El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C G Sivells El rank among public schools in Wharton?
By Resource Investment Index, C G Sivells El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wharton Isd?
Besides C G Sivells El, Wharton Isd also operates Wharton H S (566 students), Wharton El (478 students), and Wharton J H (324 students). See the Wharton Isd district page for the complete list.