Kingsbury Road Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Kingsbury Road Elementary School serves 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was equal to the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(10-11)
64%
70%
(10-11)
71%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
62%
31%
White
33%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sumter 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Kingsbury Road Elementary School?
694 students attend Kingsbury Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kingsbury Road Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsbury Road Elementary School?
Kingsbury Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingsbury Road Elementary School offer ?
Kingsbury Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kingsbury Road Elementary School part of?
Kingsbury Road Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.

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