Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485

858 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

858

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	95
Black	275
Asian	7
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	2

White
400 (46.6 %)
Black
275 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
95 (11.1 %)
Two or More
79 (9.2 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)695-5205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 123