DR. EUGENE SIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, located in Summerville, SC with about 804 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary, located at 301 Chandler Creek Road in Summerville, South Carolina, is a vibrant educational institution serving the Berkeley County School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is prioritized alongside the social and emotional development of its students. Serving the growing suburban community of Summerville, the school typically emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a range of extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is recognized for its collaborative school culture, which actively involves parents and the local community in the educational process. The facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student population, providing resources and programming intended to prepare young learners for middle school success. By maintaining a focus on character education and modern instructional practices, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that empowers every child to achieve their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary at (843) 695-5205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29483
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DR. EUGENE SIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Summerville, SC with about 804 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dorchester 02
Total Students:
804
Teachers:
56
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 804 students

White
62.9%
Black or African American
23.8%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.