Ravenel Elementary

Summary:

Ravenel Elementary is a public elementary school in Seneca, South Carolina, serving 502 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but faces some challenges in academic performance compared to nearby schools.

Ravenel Elementary has a more racially diverse student body than nearby schools, with 61.35% White, 23.11% African American, 8.17% Hispanic, and 5.98% two or more races. Additionally, 82.67% of Ravenel's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 65.78% to 100% range at nearby schools. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 12.7 over the past three years, lower than the 11.4 to 15.5 ratios at nearby schools.

While Ravenel Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than nearby schools like Walhalla Elementary, Fair-Oak Elementary, and Keowee Elementary, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 187 out of 643 schools (4 stars) and 304 out of 638 schools (3 stars), placing it in the middle range of South Carolina elementary schools. The school's focus on supporting its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population could be an area of emphasis for the Oconee 01 district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 150 Ravenel School Road
       Seneca, SC  29678


(864) 886-4450

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,612 Help


Students who attend Ravenel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Seneca Middle
High:    Seneca High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
African American:
24.3%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ravenel Elementary ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), African American (24.3%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ravenel Elementary is 12. 6 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ravenel Elementary is $12,612. 6 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ravenel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ravenel Elementary 304th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ravenel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ravenel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.76 138th 542 74.5%
2004 67.47 172nd 550 68.7%
2005 73.41 127th 557 77.2%
2006 70.03 159th 559 71.6%
2007 70.71 155th 566 72.6%
2008 69.52 165th 577 71.4%
2009 70.55 155th 580 73.3%
2010 69.72 160th 589 72.8%
2011 68.70 183rd 597 69.3%
2012 61.16 244th 594 58.9%
2013 58.30 271st 599 54.8%
2014 55.20 302nd 630 52.1%
2015 50.57 306th 638 52.0%
2016 61.62 235th 619 62.0%
2017 50.00 313th 639 51.0%
2018 44.36 340th 624 45.5%
2019 69.39 187th 643 70.9%
2021 61.01 231st 622 62.9%
2022 57.91 251st 625 59.8%
2023 64.56 221st 644 65.7%
2024 50.98 304th 638 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 335th 588 43.0%
2019 73.33 134th 600 77.7%
2021 64.55 191st 580 67.1%
2022 62.52 210th 600 65.0%
2023 61.16 218th 608 64.1%
2024 41.88 360th 599 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 380th 570 33.3%
2019 59.90 234th 588 60.2%
2021 60.49 203rd 554 63.4%
2022 55.62 249th 573 56.5%
2023 69.60 172nd 580 70.3%
2024 51.17 278th 565 50.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 126th 161 21.7%
2022 53.34 71st 151 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.17 289th 571 49.4%
2019 75.05 132nd 590 77.6%
2021 55.10 245th 561 56.3%
2022 56.33 254th 579 56.1%
2023 54.97 251st 582 56.9%
2024 46.63 303rd 568 46.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 150th 412 63.6%
2019 86.46 26th 421 93.8%
2021 61.81 101st 350 71.1%
2022 61.51 123rd 393 68.7%
2023 69.45 86th 394 78.2%
2024 35.59 248th 369 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ravenel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.53 338th 457 26.0%
2019 62.77 178th 472 62.3%
2021 51.61 224th 439 49.0%
2022 40.79 293rd 455 35.6%
2023 53.36 231st 463 50.1%
2024 46.02 259th 441 41.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, August 15, 2021

Open Quote I love working at Ravenel. The learning environment that Ravenel provides its students is ideal. We help students reach their full potential by teaching to the whole child. The faculty and staff are like family, and Ravenel is a second home for these students. We work hard everyday to shine our light, and help the children in our community shine theirs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ravenel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 403 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 321 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 327 56 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 379 80 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 379 79 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 364 68 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 356 101 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 356 101 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 339 99 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 367 98 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 361 109 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 368 87 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 384 92 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 361 111 9 16 0 n/a n/a 1 498
2003 361 111 9 16 0 n/a n/a 1 498
2004 379 122 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 376 116 11 22 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 377 115 12 20 4 n/a n/a 2 530
2007 371 113 11 18 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 417 103 17 18 2 n/a n/a 2 559
2009 406 100 8 15 1 n/a n/a 2 532
2010 398 105 9 19 2 n/a n/a 1 534
2011 401 85 10 25 0 0 24 0 545
2012 348 105 8 29 2 0 23 0 515
2013 354 90 10 36 2 0 28 0 520
2014 348 90 12 36 2 0 30 0 518
2015 345 101 4 37 2 0 28 0 517
2016 361 103 3 50 2 0 22 0 541
2017 342 128 2 49 1 0 35 0 557
2018 363 143 2 62 1 0 28 0 599
2019 350 142 3 63 1 1 28 0 588
2020 358 146 4 60 0 1 19 0 588
2021 347 145 3 47 0 0 14 0 556
2022 327 143 5 41 0 2 20 0 538
2023 308 116 4 41 0 3 30 0 502
2024 306 126 5 48 0 3 31 0 519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ravenel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 29.1 17.4 n/a
1989 507 32.3 15.6 n/a
1990 392 26.9 14.5 n/a
1991 387 27.0 14.3 11.9
1992 466 30.9 15.0 18.2
1993 466 28.1 16.6 24
1994 444 30.0 14.8 25.9
1995 468 28.0 16.7 27.8
1996 468 28.0 16.7 27.8
1997 452 29.0 15.6 24.1
1998 477 30.0 15.9 25.8
1999 487 33.0 14.8 32.6
2000 469 34.0 13.8 34.3
2001 491 33.0 14.9 35.8
2002 498 36.8 13.5 42.3
2003 498 36.8 13.5 42.3
2004 531 36.2 14.7 45.6
2005 526 38.6 13.6 44.9
2006 530 38.9 13.6 45.3
2007 515 46.6 11.1 42.9
2008 559 38.0 14.7 40.6
2009 532 36.0 14.8 43.6
2010 534 35.5 15.0 50.1
2011 545 36.0 15.1 52.3
2012 515 35.5 14.5 57.1
2013 520 34.0 15.2 53.1
2014 518 34.5 15.0 57.5
2015 517 34.0 15.2 54.5
2016 541 36.0 15.0 58
2017 557 37.5 14.8 59.2
2018 599 42.5 14.0 52.4
2019 588 45.4 12.9 57.3
2020 588 42.5 13.8 56.8
2021 556 43.5 12.7 58.8
2022 538 44.0 12.2 68
2023 502 42.0 11.9 82.7
2024 519 43.0 12.0 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ravenel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 29.1 17.4 n/a
1989 507 32.3 15.6 n/a
1990 392 26.9 14.5 n/a
1991 387 27.0 14.3 11.9
1992 466 30.9 15.0 18.2
1993 466 28.1 16.6 24
1994 444 30.0 14.8 25.9
1995 468 28.0 16.7 27.8
1996 468 28.0 16.7 27.8
1997 452 29.0 15.6 24.1
1998 477 30.0 15.9 25.8
1999 487 33.0 14.8 32.6
2000 469 34.0 13.8 34.3
2001 491 33.0 14.9 35.8
2002 498 36.8 13.5 42.3
2003 498 36.8 13.5 42.3
2004 531 36.2 14.7 45.6
2005 526 38.6 13.6 44.9
2006 530 38.9 13.6 45.3
2007 515 46.6 11.1 42.9
2008 559 38.0 14.7 40.6
2009 532 36.0 14.8 43.6
2010 534 35.5 15.0 50.1
2011 545 36.0 15.1 52.3
2012 515 35.5 14.5 57.1
2013 520 34.0 15.2 53.1
2014 518 34.5 15.0 57.5
2015 517 34.0 15.2 54.5
2016 541 36.0 15.0 58
2017 557 37.5 14.8 59.2
2018 599 42.5 14.0 52.4
2019 588 45.4 12.9 57.3
2020 588 42.5 13.8 56.8
2021 556 43.5 12.7 58.8
2022 538 44.0 12.2 68
2023 502 42.0 11.9 82.7
2024 519 43.0 12.0 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ravenel Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $567 (5.6%) $458 (4.5%) $1,026 (10.1%) $8,158 (80.0%) $1,016 (10.0%) $9,174 (89.9%) $10,200
2020 $484 (4.5%) $529 (4.9%) $1,012 (9.4%) $8,791 (81.3%) $1,016 (9.4%) $9,806 (90.6%) $10,819
2021 $565 (5.0%) $419 (3.7%) $983 (8.7%) $9,416 (83.5%) $882 (7.8%) $10,298 (91.3%) $11,281
2022 $695 (5.4%) $762 (6.0%) $1,456 (11.4%) $10,280 (80.5%) $1,040 (8.1%) $11,319 (88.6%) $12,776
2023 $913 (7.2%) $859 (6.8%) $1,772 (14.1%) $9,981 (79.1%) $859 (6.8%) $10,840 (85.9%) $12,612

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ravenel Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 644 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ravenel Elementary)51.260
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)48.657.1
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ravenel Elementary)56.154.6
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)55.254.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Ravenel Elementary)73.157.2
 15.9%
   4th Grade Science (Oconee 01)55.546.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ravenel Elementary)64.554.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)5054.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ravenel Elementary)68.853.6
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)49.542
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ravenel Elementary)39.752.9
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)38.857.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ravenel Elementary)37.258.9
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)43.545.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588502
 14.6%
African American142116
 18.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic6341
 34.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White350308
 12%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%82.7%
 25.4%


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Students at Ravenel Elementary are 59% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Ravenel Elementary ranks 304th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended Ravenel Elementary.

Students who attend Ravenel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seneca Middle
High : Seneca High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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