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Willow Drive Elementary

📍 Sumter, South Carolina Public

504

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

15.7:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

7 active grades

32.2

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Willow Drive Elementary, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–5 in Sumter, South Carolina, with 504 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Sumter, South Carolina, Willow Drive Elementary is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–5. The school operates within the Sumter 01 in Sumter County. With a current reported enrollment of 504 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Willow Drive Elementary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 32.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Sumter, the student body at Willow Drive Elementary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (77%), White (11.9%), Hispanic (7.3%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

504 Students reported

Black / African American 77%

388 enrolled students

White 11.9%

60 enrolled students

Hispanic 7.3%

37 enrolled students

Asian 1.8%

9 enrolled students

Two or more races 1.6%

8 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

1 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

1 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 504

👦 Male 48.6% (245) 👧 Female 51.4% (259)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

7 Grade Levels

Pre-K

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School facts

Address 26 Willow Drive, Sumter, SC 29150

Phone (803) 773-5796

School district Sumter 01

County Sumter County

Grades Pre-K–5

Students 504 students

Student–teacher ratio 15.7:1

Full-time teachers 32.2

Community type City: Small

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 33.93619, -80.36143

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NCES school ID 450390201062

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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26 Willow Drive

Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Willow Drive Elementary? +

Willow Drive Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Willow Drive Elementary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Willow Drive Elementary has a total reported enrollment of 504 students.