Alice Drive Elementary

251 ALICE DR SUMTER SC 29150

About Alice Drive Elementary

Located in Sumter, South Carolina, Alice Drive Elementary School has established a tradition of excellence in elementary education, serving nearly 600 students ranging from preschool to fifth grade. As a nationally STEM-certified school and with an “Excellent” rating on the state report card for two consecutive years, Alice Drive Elementary School is committed to academic growth and innovative practices. The school is a finalist for the prestigious Palmetto’s Finest award, additional evidence of its commitment to nurturing critical thinking and creativity while engaging in the community. Programs to support parents, along with positive school culture, set Alice Drive Elementary School apart as one of the best elementary schools in South Carolina for families.

Contact Information

Address

251 ALICE DR SUMTER SC 29150

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Phone

(803) 775-0857

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
551
Total Students
$65105
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alice Drive Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

124

of 161 in South Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM-2:08 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.8%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 4.1%
Black 40.2%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
49.8%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
40.2%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 551
48%
264 Female
52%
287 Male

Student Population

551 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

326 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Alice Drive Elementary School highlighted student achievements, including its “Terrific Kids” recognition, while also sharing updates for the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q: Does Alice Drive Elementary School provide field trips for students?

A: Yes, student journeys to a variety of local educational trips to museums, parks, and cultural sites.

Q: Does Alice Drive Elementary School have an art or music class?

A: Yes, Alice Drive Elementary School provides art and music classes to foster students' creativity.

Q: How does Alice Drive Elementary School help students with conflict resolution?

A: Practicing class discussions and empowering students using peer mediation programs guided by adding teacher support is an effective endeavor to resolve conflicts.

Q: Does Alice Drive Elementary School have a library or media center?

A: Yes, students are able to check out books and use the programs focused on reading.

Q: What school clubs are available at Alice Drive Elementary School?

A: Clubs available for students include gardening, drama, and student leadership work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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