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Kingsbury Elementary

825 KINGSBURY RD SUMTER SC 29154

About Kingsbury Elementary

Kingsbury Elementary in Sumter, South Carolina, provides academic instruction and experiences for Pre-K through 5th-grade students. With a mission “Where Knowledge is King,” the school has a commitment to academic excellence while valuing community involvement. The school's satisfaction ratings from parents, teachers, and students are indicative of the strong culture present at Kingsbury. Adding to its positive learning environment, Kingsbury also provides arts-integrated programs, such as an annual musical, family reading events, and artist residencies that extend learning beyond the classroom. Kingsbury Elementary School is a top elementary school in South Carolina, focused on innovative educational practices and parental involvement.

Contact Information

Address

825 KINGSBURY RD SUMTER SC 29154

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Phone

(803) 775-6244

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
584
Total Students
$65105
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 144 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kingsbury 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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 23.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 3.3%
Black 66.5%
Two+ Races 5.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
66.5%
Two+ Races
5.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 584
44%
257 Female
56%
327 Male

Student Population

584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

344 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: Does Kingsbury Elementary School have technology programs?

A: Students are introduced to using age-appropriate educational apps/devices to support and enhance their learning.

Q: Does Kingsbury Elementary School provide student clubs or enrichment programs?

A: Yes, clubs such as art, drama, and science exploration are offered after school.

Q: How does Kingsbury Elementary School honor/recognize its student accomplishments?

A: Students are honored/recognized during all-school assemblies, during awards programs, and with in-class celebrations.

Q: Does Kingsbury Elementary School have field trips?

A: Yes, students go to local museums, farms, and cultural resources for students to connect learning to the real world.

Q: Are there opportunities for students to be a part of performances?

A: Yes, there are music, drama, and seasonal concerts that allow students to show their talents.

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

PS

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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