Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocalla Springs 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocalla Springs Elementary serves the southern part of Sumter, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 46.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocalla Springs Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day!
School Rankings
Pocalla Springs 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 Pocalla Springs Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#908 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)41.1%
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)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocalla Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Pocalla Springs Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pocalla Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Pocalla Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millwood Elementary School, Cherryvale Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pocalla Springs Elementary School?
609 students attend Pocalla Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pocalla Springs Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocalla Springs Elementary School?
Pocalla Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocalla Springs Elementary School offer ?
Pocalla Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocalla Springs Elementary School part of?
Pocalla Springs Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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