How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Liberty STEAM Charter School | Willow Drive Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sumter, SC | Sumter, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 730 | 504 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Liberty STEAM Charter School | Willow Drive Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,863 | $12,795 |
| District | South Carolina Public Charter School District | Sumter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Liberty STEAM Charter School | Willow Drive Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 11.9% |
| African American | 50.0% | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Liberty STEAM Charter School | Willow Drive Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 188:1 | 499:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.4% | 32.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.