Pocalla Springs Elementary School
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4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 944 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 297th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2060 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154
- Principal or Admin: Lucille Mcquilla
- Fax: (803) 481-5813
- Website: ses.sumter2.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Sumter County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,258
- Dropout Rate: 4.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.7
- Enrolled Students: 8,832
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 944
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 492 (52.1%)
- Females: 448 (47.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 88 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 636 (67.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 724 (76.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 316 | 33.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 4.1% |
| White | 573 | 60.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 80 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 15.1% |
| 1st Grade | 144 | 15.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 128 | 13.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 136 | 14.4% |
| 4th Grade | 147 | 15.6% |
| 5th Grade | 166 | 17.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 61%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $37,418
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,011 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,221 | 69% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Pocalla Springs Elementary School
- Reviewed by Community Member on July 23, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Pocalla is an excellent school that has quality teachers who work very hard to educate the students of Sumter. This school is outstanding and everyone is super friendly! Students receive a top education with many opportunities to grow and develop into life long learners who will one day be very successful. I would reccommend any family to Pocalla Springs Elementary School :)
- Reviewed by Former Student on March 05, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- this is actually one of the best schools in the system of sumter because they actually give students a chance to succeed at school.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 21, 2007
- Rating:
(3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - THE TRAFFIC SITUATION NEEDS TO BE CONTROLLED, THEY NEED SOMEONE DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC THAT KNOWS HOW TO DIRECT IT THE CORRECT WAY.
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