Sumter County Elementary School

sces.sumterschools.org

504 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Sumter County Elementary School (SCES), located at 438 Bumphead Rd in Americus, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Sumter County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, SCES aims to prepare young learners for future success by building a strong educational base in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and character growth.

As a cornerstone of the Americus community, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to promote student engagement and inclusivity. The staff at SCES prioritizes creating a safe and encouraging campus culture where diversity is valued and every student is provided the tools necessary to reach their potential. Through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Sumter County Elementary School strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in its students from an early age.

504

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumter County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	74
Black	378
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
378 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
74 (14.7 %)
White
36 (7.1 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sumter County
Phone:	(229)924-7835
Website:	http://sces.sumterschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 249

Grade 3 255