- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumter, SC
Lemira Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemira Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390201059
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemira Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemira Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemira Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lemira Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 450390201059 · Sumter, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Lemira Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lemira Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- This school 342
Lemira Elementary
342 students
What this shows Lemira Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemira Elementary compares
Lemira Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Lemira Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemira Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemira Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Sumter
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Millwood Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Alice Drive Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Primary
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Willow Drive Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemira Elementary
How many students attend Lemira Elementary?
Lemira Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemira Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemira Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemira Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lemira Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemira Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemira Elementary is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemira Elementary?
Lemira Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lemira Elementary rank among schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemira Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Lemira Elementary, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.