Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summit Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Drive Elementary serves the west part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Drive Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Summit Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Drive Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#284 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
59%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Drive Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Summit Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Summit Drive Elementary School?
549 students attend Summit Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Summit Drive Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Drive Elementary School?
Summit Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Drive Elementary School offer ?
Summit Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summit Drive Elementary School part of?
Summit Drive Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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