Lemira Elementary

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lemira Elementary School, located at 952 Fulton Street in Sumter, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sumter School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip young learners with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Lemira Elementary typically focuses on cultivating a sense of community among its students, faculty, and families. By providing a structured curriculum and engaging extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character development. As part of the Sumter community, Lemira plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through dedicated instruction and community-based support.

342

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lemira Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	31
Black	287
Asian	3
Two or More	12

Black
287 (83.9%)
Hispanic
31 (9.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.5%)
White
9 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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)775-0658
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 28

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lemira Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lemira Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	52.3%
Male	163	47.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th