Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingsbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingsbury Elementary serves the southern part of Sumter, SC, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a furthest point reaching 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingsbury Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Knowledge is King
School Rankings
Kingsbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsbury Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#938 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)23.5%
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 (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsbury Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsbury Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kingsbury Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kingsbury Elementary School?
514 students attend Kingsbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kingsbury Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingsbury Elementary School offer ?
Kingsbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingsbury Elementary School part of?
Kingsbury Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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