Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Alice Drive Elementary serves the northern part of Sumter, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alice Drive Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Busy Bees are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn
School Rankings
Alice Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Drive Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Drive Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Alice Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Alice Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millwood Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Alice Drive Elementary School?
530 students attend Alice Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Alice Drive Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Drive Elementary School?
Alice Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice Drive Elementary School offer ?
Alice Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alice Drive Elementary School part of?
Alice Drive Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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