Oakland Primary

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Oakland Primary School is a public educational institution located in Sumter, South Carolina, serving the local community as part of the Sumter School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for early elementary students, typically catering to children in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills and social development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher elementary education.

Located on Oakland Drive, the school functions as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and academic growth. In addition to standard curriculum requirements, Oakland Primary typically engages in community-building activities and parent involvement initiatives to support the holistic development of its students. The school remains dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards set by the South Carolina Department of Education.

520

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	58
Black	283
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
283 (54.4%)
White
138 (26.5%)
Hispanic
58 (11.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.2%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)499-3366
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 109

Kindergarten 229

Grade 1 182

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Primary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	109
Kindergarten	229
Grade 1	182

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Primary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	46.7%
Male	277	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th