Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Drive 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 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 88% 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: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Drive Elementary serves the northeast part of Sumter, SC, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Drive Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Strengthening in Unity
School Rankings
Willow Drive 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 Willow Drive Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1072 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
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)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Drive Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Willow Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosswell Drive Elementary School, Alice Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Willow Drive Elementary School?
504 students attend Willow Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Willow Drive Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Drive Elementary School?
Willow Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Drive Elementary School offer ?
Willow Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willow Drive Elementary School part of?
Willow Drive Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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