Oakland Primary

5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Oakland Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Oakland Primary's student population of 543 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakland Primary is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
12%
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Black
50%
32%
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White
30%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Oakland Primary often compared to?
Oakland Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Cherryvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Oakland Primary?
543 students attend Oakland Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oakland Primary students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Primary?
Oakland Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Primary offer ?
Oakland Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Primary part of?
Oakland Primary is part of Sumter 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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