Pocalla Springs Elementary School

Pocalla Springs Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2060 Bethel Church Rd,  Sumter, SC
Sumter School District
3.7
643 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
28%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
653:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
50.5%
White
38.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/16/2025
It’s crazy to me that they have water fountains but keep them off. Students are limited to the water bottle they bring but if they drink what they have they then have to go without. My daughter spilled her water bottle in the car in the way to school and you’d think I was actually asking for their k...
3.0 parent
2/19/2024
My experience at this school was curious the first year. Second year it is getting sticky. I have two that attend this school. Where one teacher volunteer to leave no child behind VS another teacher who volunteer and not communicate with the parents about there child learning. And the principals do...
5.0 parent
7/10/2017
My personal experience in the two years that my son has been attending Pocalla.... Beyond great! Ms. Eadon (K) and Ms. Risinger (1st) are two of the best.
5.0 parent
1/18/2017
This school is great because of the love, care and time Ms. Lee has taken with my child. She should be awarded teacher of the year for her dedication and professionalism. She strives to ensure that each and every child in her charge is able to grasp the lesson for the day. My classroom observation h...

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Pocalla Springs 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 643 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Pocalla Springs Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $207,756. Discover additional schools in the area, like Furman Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Sumter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pocalla Springs Elementary School.

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