Crosswell Drive Elementary

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crosswell Drive Elementary School, located in Sumter, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sumter School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a sense of community among students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Crosswell Drive Elementary is integrated into the broader Sumter community, working to provide resources and programs that prepare students for middle school success. The school often prioritizes the use of technology and interactive teaching methods to engage young learners. By maintaining a focus on character education and inclusive practices, the school aims to create a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can build the essential skills needed for their future educational journeys.

460

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crosswell Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	42
Black	387
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
387 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.1 %)
White
23 (5.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Sumter 01
Phone:	(803)775-0679
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 21

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 65