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R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Sumter 01 · Sumter, SC
A Sumter 01 elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
345 Eastern School Road, Sumter, SC 29153
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$61,753
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sumter 01
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 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
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is listed in Sumter 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Sumter, SC, part of Sumter 01, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
What grades does R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy serve?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy rank in SC?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy ranks #1,169 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
100.0% of students at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (803) 495-3247
- Area population (ZIP 29153)
- 15,101
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 29153; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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