WILLOW DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willow Drive Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumter 01 school district, located in Sumter, SC with about 657 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 41 teachers, Willow Drive Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Willow Drive Elementary School is a public primary school located in Sumter, South Carolina, serving students within the Sumter School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. As part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes, the school typically participates in state-mandated curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The campus acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, fostering a sense of community through various school-sponsored activities and parent engagement initiatives. Like many schools in the region, Willow Drive Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By utilizing local resources and district-provided instructional tools, the school aims to cultivate both literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging extracurricular participation to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

For more information, contact Willow Drive Elementary at (803) 773-5796 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.