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.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
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
- 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
* 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.
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.