OAKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oakland Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumter 01 school district, located in Sumter, SC with about 621 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 36 teachers, Oakland Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Oakland Primary School is a public educational institution located in Sumter, South Carolina, serving the local community as part of the Sumter School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for early elementary students, typically catering to children in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills and social development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher elementary education.

Located on Oakland Drive, the school functions as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and academic growth. In addition to standard curriculum requirements, Oakland Primary typically engages in community-building activities and parent involvement initiatives to support the holistic development of its students. The school remains dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards set by the South Carolina Department of Education.

For more information, contact Oakland Primary at (803) 499-3366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
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OAKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sumter, SC with about 621 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumter 01
Total Students:
621
Teachers:
36
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st 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 621 students

Black or African American
50.4%
White
35.6%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.