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Willow Drive Elementary

26 WILLOW DR SUMTER SC 29150

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 53 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Willow Drive Elementary

Willow Drive Elementary in Sumter has approximately 600 students in pre-K - fifth grade who are encouraged to become lifelong learners and be successful in a global society. In pursuing its goal, the school works hard to promote respect, encouragement, and opportunities for all students to build a supportive environment in which they can become successful learners and develop academically and personally. Willow Drive has a PTA, encouraging parents to get involved in the school to develop the community. Hosting several Spirit Days, meal ideas, and incentives, and connecting families with the Parent Resource Room, Willow Drive is still developing academically, although the school plays an important role in the success of the students and offers a whole experience for those families in search of one of the several best elementary schools in South Carolina.

Willow Drive Elementary Contact Information

Address

26 WILLOW DR SUMTER SC 29150

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Phone

(803) 773-5796

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
539
Total Students
$65105
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 53 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Willow 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
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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 10.9%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 5.3%
Black 78.2%
Two+ Races 2.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
10.9%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
78.2%
Two+ Races
2.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 539
51.7%
279 Female
48.3%
260 Male

Student Population

539 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

582 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Willow Drive Elementary recently marked its 75th anniversary with a time capsule and continues emphasizing student attendance and cybersecurity education.

FAQ

Q: Are there any school-wide reading initiatives at Willow Drive Elementary School?

A: Sure! Students have events, including reading challenges, book fairs, and a school library program.

Q: Are there any student recognition programs at Willow Drive Elementary School?

A: Of course! Academic and behavioral recognition via assemblies and awards happens there.

Q: Are there any outdoor learning or environmental programs at Willow Drive Elementary School?

A: Absolutely! Students participate in outdoor lessons, gardening, and nature activities.

Q: Does Willow Drive Elementary School host any cultural or seasonal events?

A: Yes! The school has family nights and holiday celebrations on an annual basis and cultural events periodically.

Q: Are there any student clubs or enrichment programs at Willow Drive Elementary?

A: Yes! Student options include art, music, chess, leadership and many more!

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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