Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lemira 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lemira Elementary serves the eastern part of Sumter, SC, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemira Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemira 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 Lemira Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#973 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
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)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemira Elementary School's ranking?
Lemira Elementary School is ranked #973 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lemira Elementary School often compared to?
Lemira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsbury Elementary School, Willow Drive Elementary School, Crosswell Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lemira Elementary School?
342 students attend Lemira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lemira Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemira Elementary School?
Lemira Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lemira Elementary School offer ?
Lemira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lemira Elementary School part of?
Lemira Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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