R. E. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
R. E. Davis Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumter 01 school district, located in Sumter, SC with about 265 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 22 teachers, R. E. Davis Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
R.E. Davis Elementary School is a public school located in Sumter, South Carolina, serving students in the Sumter School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond the core classroom curriculum, R.E. Davis Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded experience for students. Through various extracurricular opportunities, support services, and a dedicated focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
For more information, contact R. E. Davis Elementary at (803) 495-3247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
R. E. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sumter, SC with about 265 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumter 01
- Total Students:
- 265
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 265 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending R. E. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.7%
- White
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 54.3%
- Male
- 45.7%
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.