Pocalla Springs Elementary

Summary:

Pocalla Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Sumter, South Carolina, serving 652 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sumter 01 School District, which is ranked 69 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pocalla Springs Elementary has a diverse student population, with 38.5% White, 50.46% African American, and 5.21% Hispanic students. Compared to nearby schools, the school has a higher percentage of White students than Cherryvale Elementary (18.73%) and Crosswell Drive Elementary (5%), but lower than Manchester Elementary (43.6%) and Millwood Elementary (36.07%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ELA and Math, is generally lower than the district and state averages, as well as many nearby schools like Alice Drive Elementary and Wilder Elementary.

Pocalla Springs Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, and a 0-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's performance on student subgroups, such as African American and low-income students, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families, which is consistent with the nearby schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2060 Bethel Church Road
       Sumter, SC  29154


(803) 481-5800

District: Sumter 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,289 Help


Students who attend Pocalla Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Furman Middle
High:    Lakewood High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.5%
White:
38.5%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Pocalla Springs Elementary ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.5%), White (38.5%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocalla Springs Elementary is 17.1. 12 elementary schools in the Sumter 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocalla Springs Elementary is $11,289. 9 elementary schools in the Sumter 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pocalla Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocalla Springs Elementary 529th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pocalla Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sumter 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 01 69th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pocalla Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 37.24 434th 630 31.1%
2015 28.67 490th 638 23.2%
2016 18.41 537th 619 13.2%
2017 19.21 549th 639 14.1%
2018 14.72 556th 624 10.9%
2019 15.50 567th 643 11.8%
2021 10.80 570th 622 8.4%
2022 18.65 511th 625 18.2%
2023 25.60 486th 644 24.5%
2024 19.32 529th 638 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.81 544th 588 7.5%
2019 18.83 526th 600 12.3%
2021 11.91 546th 580 5.9%
2022 22.24 488th 600 18.7%
2023 25.62 483rd 608 20.6%
2024 21.24 494th 599 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.19 521st 570 8.6%
2019 12.20 540th 588 8.2%
2021 9.32 524th 554 5.4%
2022 18.83 468th 573 18.3%
2023 21.72 472nd 580 18.6%
2024 18.15 487th 565 13.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 139th 161 13.7%
2019 17.43 171st 189 9.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.42 507th 571 11.2%
2019 18.23 499th 590 15.4%
2021 11.76 507th 561 9.6%
2022 18.36 478th 579 17.4%
2023 27.79 432nd 582 25.8%
2024 19.48 469th 568 17.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.57 356th 412 13.6%
2019 20.86 375th 421 10.9%
2021 16.84 327th 350 6.6%
2022 25.70 322nd 393 18.1%
2023 26.38 328th 394 16.8%
2024 22.94 321st 369 13.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pocalla Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.21 450th 457 1.5%
2019 9.01 451st 472 4.4%
2021 3.15 435th 439 0.9%
2022 16.32 399th 455 12.3%
2023 28.27 361st 463 22.0%
2024 17.15 392nd 441 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Open Quote My child is in the 5th grade and has attended this school since k5. Great teachers and staff. Overall great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Open Quote This school is great to me because of the love, care and time Ms. Lee has taken with my child. She should be awarded teacher of the year for the dedication and professionalism she demonstrates. She strives to ensure that each and every child in her charge is able to grasp the lesson for the day. She also ensures that each child is well fed, even at her own personal expense and attends to their emotional well being. My classroom observation has given me a greater respect and admiration for her. Every educator would do well to model themselves after her.

Bravo Ms. Lee Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pocalla Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 527 325 2 45 3 0 15 0 917
2013 461 331 3 43 5 0 19 0 862
2014 477 350 4 39 2 0 18 0 890
2015 450 339 3 44 3 0 18 0 857
2016 458 332 3 34 1 4 21 0 853
2017 439 350 3 36 3 4 21 0 856
2018 399 366 3 30 1 5 26 0 830
2019 362 349 4 28 2 6 25 0 776
2020 341 350 2 36 2 3 27 0 761
2021 281 326 1 22 0 2 24 0 656
2022 250 334 0 27 0 2 28 0 641
2023 251 329 0 34 0 1 37 0 652

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocalla Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 917 48.0 19.1 80.2
2013 862 50.0 17.2 79.7
2014 890 49.0 18.1 71
2015 857 53.0 16.1 96.6
2016 853 54.0 15.7 100
2017 856 55.0 15.5 100
2018 830 59.0 14.0 100
2019 776 54.0 14.3 100
2020 761 45.0 16.9 100
2021 656 48.0 13.6 100
2022 641 46.0 13.9 100
2023 652 38.0 17.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocalla Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 917 48.0 19.1 80.2
2013 862 50.0 17.2 79.7
2014 890 49.0 18.1 71
2015 857 53.0 16.1 96.6
2016 853 54.0 15.7 100
2017 856 55.0 15.5 100
2018 830 59.0 14.0 100
2019 776 54.0 14.3 100
2020 761 45.0 16.9 100
2021 656 48.0 13.6 100
2022 641 46.0 13.9 100
2023 652 38.0 17.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocalla Springs Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,001 (11.2%) $531 (5.9%) $1,532 (17.1%) $6,685 (74.5%) $751 (8.4%) $7,436 (82.9%) $8,968
2020 $938 (10.0%) $702 (7.5%) $1,640 (17.5%) $7,006 (74.9%) $712 (7.6%) $7,718 (82.5%) $9,358
2021 $1,007 (11.0%) $565 (6.2%) $1,573 (17.1%) $6,876 (74.9%) $735 (8.0%) $7,611 (82.9%) $9,184
2022 $1,506 (12.8%) $976 (8.3%) $2,482 (21.1%) $8,140 (69.2%) $1,141 (9.7%) $9,281 (78.9%) $11,763
2023 $2,028 (18.0%) $951 (8.4%) $2,979 (26.4%) $7,189 (63.7%) $1,121 (9.9%) $8,310 (73.6%) $11,289

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocalla Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 567th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 486th of 644 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocalla Springs Elementary)37.237.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)37.335.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocalla Springs Elementary)46.239.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)46.938.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pocalla Springs Elementary)24.640
 15.4%
   4th Grade Science (Sumter 01)40.938.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocalla Springs Elementary)29.547.1
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)32.241.4
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pocalla Springs Elementary)13.926.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)33.927.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocalla Springs Elementary)20.339.8
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)25.739.2
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pocalla Springs Elementary)19.519.8
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)30.725.5
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students776652
 16%
African American349329
 5.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic2834
 21.4%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White362251
 30.7%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pocalla Springs Elementary

Students who attend Pocalla Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Furman Middle
High : Lakewood High

Pocalla Springs Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.1% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Pocalla Springs Elementary are 50% African American, 38% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Pocalla Springs Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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