KINGSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kingsbury Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumter 01 school district, located in Sumter, SC with about 829 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 45 teachers, Kingsbury Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Kingsbury Elementary School, located at 825 Kingsbury Road in Sumter, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sumter School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to create an inclusive community that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kingsbury Elementary plays a significant role in the local Sumter community. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support a well-rounded educational experience. By providing a structured and supportive setting, Kingsbury Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while equipping them with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Kingsbury Elementary at (803) 775-6244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
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KINGSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sumter, SC with about 829 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:
829
Teachers:
45
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
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 829 students

Black or African American
60.8%
White
29.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.