R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy

345 Eastern School Road
Sumter, SC 29153

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

R.E. Davis Elementary School is a public school located in Sumter, South Carolina, serving students in the Sumter School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the core classroom curriculum, R.E. Davis Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded experience for students. Through various extracurricular opportunities, support services, and a dedicated focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

391

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	22
Black	325
Two or More	4

Black
325 (83.1%)
White
40 (10.2%)
Hispanic
22 (5.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)

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)495-3247
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 19

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 49