Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
31%
32%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Hill Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School?
816 students attend Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School?
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School part of?
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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