Lemira Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sumter, South Carolina 29150 · Sumter 01
#581 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#39591 of 50,301 nationally
About Lemira Elementary
Lemira Elementary is a public elementary located in Sumter, in the Sumter 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 342 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 581st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 342.
There are 20 schools in Sumter; Lemira Elementary ranks 10th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lemira Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lemira Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilder Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 2.3 km away
Crosswell Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students · 2.6 km away
Bates Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students · 2.7 km away
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Sumter · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
730 students · 3.2 km away
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 4.4 km away
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students · 4.7 km away
Kingsbury Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 4.7 km away
Alice Drive Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students · 5.5 km away
Millwood Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 5.5 km away
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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339 students
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339 students
Clearwater Elementary
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
Midway Elementary
Cassatt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Rosewood Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemira Elementary a good school?
Lemira Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 28.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #581 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lemira Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lemira Elementary ranks #581 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #39591 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lemira Elementary?
Lemira Elementary had 342 students in 2025.
Is Lemira Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lemira Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lemira Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lemira Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.