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R. E. Davis Elementary

345 EASTERN SCHOOL RD SUMTER SC 29153

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 50 of 206 in South Carolina

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About R. E. Davis Elementary

R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy serves elementary and middle school students in Sumter, South Carolina, with an emphasis on college readiness and academic growth. The school has achieved noteworthy progress, such as being removed from the state’s Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) list and earning a “Superior with Distinction” designation for its Middle Academy band in 2024. In addition to STEM programs - STARBASE and Project Lead the Way - there are extracurricular activities such as athletics, AVID, and band programs while students attend classes on Mayesville Avenue in a building with a storied past. R.E. Davis CPA is one of the best elementary schools in South Carolina, with its focus on safety, personalized learning, and community involvement.

R. E. Davis Elementary Contact Information

Address

345 EASTERN SCHOOL RD SUMTER SC 29153

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Phone

(803) 495-3247

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
379
Total Students
$65105
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at R. E. Davis 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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 9.8%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.3%
Black 85.4%
Two+ Races 1.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
85.4%
Two+ Races
1.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 379
50.4%
191 Female
49.6%
188 Male

Student Population

379 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

380 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy faces district changes as the board reopens Mayewood Middle, affecting student assignments and prompting parent updates on emergency cards.

FAQ

Q: Are there outlets for creative expression at R. E. Davis Elementary School?

A: Yes, the students have the opportunity to participate in art, music, and drama throughout the year.

Q: Is there student leadership at R. E. Davis Elementary School?

A: Yes, the students can participate in student council, classroom helpers, and peer mentoring.

Q: Are there family or community events at R. E. Davis Elementary School?

A: Yes, they have family nights, reading events, and cultural events at the school.

Q: Are there hands-on learning experiences at R. E. Davis Elementary School?

A: Yes, students will do scientific experiments, projects, and engaging learning in the classrooms.

Q: Are there wellness or fitness programs at R. E. Davis Elementary School?

A: Yes, the students participate in PE classes, fitness activities, and wellness programs.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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