- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumter, SC
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pocalla Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390201452
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocalla Springs Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocalla Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocalla Springs Elementary ranks #7 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pocalla Springs Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450390201452 · Sumter, SC Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Pocalla Springs Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pocalla Springs 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 609
Pocalla Springs Elementary
609 students
What this shows Pocalla Springs Elementary reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocalla Springs Elementary compares
Pocalla Springs Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 35.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Pocalla Springs Elementary is more 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 Pocalla Springs 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocalla Springs 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.
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
Crosswell Drive Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 14.1:1 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocalla Springs Elementary
How many students attend Pocalla Springs Elementary?
Pocalla Springs Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocalla Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocalla Springs Elementary is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocalla Springs Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pocalla Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocalla Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pocalla Springs Elementary is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocalla Springs Elementary?
Pocalla Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pocalla Springs Elementary rank among schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocalla Springs Elementary ranks #7 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 Pocalla Springs 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.