Alice Drive Elementary School

The students at Alice Drive Elementary School receive support from both parents and teachers.

Alice Drive Elementary School offers regular bus service to pick up and drop off students.

Alice Drive Elementary School provides advanced classes for students.

Alice Drive Elementary School has multiple sports and activity fields on its campus.

Alice Drive Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

251 Alice Dr, Sumter, SC

Palmetto Park Neighborhood

Sumter School District

530 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

326:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.2%	Female 46.8%
Black 43.8%	White 42.6%
Hispanic 6.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander 3.8%
Two or more races 2.6%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/11/2021

I have two children that attended Alice Drive Elementary School. Every teacher they had were fantastic. The school recently received a STEM accreditation. The students collaborate on group projects frequently and the teachers development engaging lessons. The administrators are approachable and alwa...

5.0 parent

7/6/2017

The Principals are amazing at running this school! It shows through their teachers and their amazing students! My son has thrived at this school and his teacher Mrs. Johnston is above reproach! Her style of teaching and her dedication to her students is exceptional to say the very least! Alice Drive...

5.0 parent

4/27/2017

The staff is amazing... from Principal on down... The truly seem to care about the kids ... The school has an amazing team dedicated to give the students the best they can in education.

5.0 parent

6/20/2014

There used to be 3 school districts but now only one. They no longer use the grading system 1-5. It is back to letter grades. We have throughly enjoyed Alice Drive Elementary. My boys have done great! They have been challenged in areas where they needed to be. It helps to be a parent who voluntaries...

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Alice Drive Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Sumter, SC and is served by the Sumter School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 530 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Alice Drive Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $161,458. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sumter High School, Sumter Christian School, Wilson Hall, and more. Learn more about what Sumter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alice Drive Elementary School.

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