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#866 of 1,176 schools in SC
Based on limited data
Oakland Primary
Elementary School · Sumter 01 · Sumter, SC
A Sumter 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
5415 Oakland Drive, Sumter, SC 29154
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 18 schools in Sumter.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sumter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,105
Median home value
$182,600
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Thomas Sumter AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Alice Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 551 | Compare → |
| Millwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 666 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sumter 01
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakland Primary is listed in Sumter 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Primary
Oakland Primary is a public elementary school in Sumter, SC, part of Sumter 01, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Primary
What grades does Oakland Primary serve?
Oakland Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Oakland Primary?
Oakland Primary has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Primary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Primary rank in SC?
Oakland Primary ranks #866 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Oakland Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Oakland Primary a charter school?
No, Oakland Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakland Primary a Title I school?
No, Oakland Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Primary?
100.0% of students at Oakland Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (803) 499-3366
- Area population (ZIP 29154)
- 29,659
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29154; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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