- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumter, SC
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390201068
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy ranks #7 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450390201068 · Sumter, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 391
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
391 students
What this shows R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy compares
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy'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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
100.0% of students at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy, 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.