RIVELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rivelon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school with about 329 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Rivelon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rivelon Elementary School, located on Thomas B. Eklund Circle in Orangeburg, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Orangeburg County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in their middle school years. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, Rivelon strives to create a community where young learners feel encouraged to explore their interests and build essential social and academic skills.

Beyond its focus on academics, Rivelon Elementary is characterized by its role as a central hub for the local Orangeburg community. The school works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, often promoting collaborative initiatives between teachers, parents, and community members. By maintaining a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to nurture the diverse talents of its student body, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive in a foundational educational setting.

For more information, contact Rivelon Elementary at (803) 534-2949 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 Thomas B. Eklund Circle
Orangeburg, SC 29115
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RIVELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Orangeburg, SC with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.