What grades does Sumter County Elementary School serve?

Sumter County Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Americus area.

Where is Sumter County Elementary School located?

Sumter County Elementary School is a town school in Americus, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Elementary School is 14.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Americus, GA?

Schools in Americus include Sumter County Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Americus area.

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Sumter County Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Americus, GA 31719

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Mon

Professional Development DayStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Oct

Fri

Professional Development DayStaff Day

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Oct

Mon

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Nov

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Thanksgiving BreakBreak

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School Profile

Grades

2–3

Enrollment

541

Student:Teacher

14.2:1

Locale

Town

District

Sumter County

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(229)924-7835

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

11-19%

Math Proficiency

11-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

477

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

37.83

100% fully certified

Counselors

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,611

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,113

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,565

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 40%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

34.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

16.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

483

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

456

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

84%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Intellectual Disability

96 (21%)

Specific Learning Disability

91 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

88 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

45 (10%)

Autism

32 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

539

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Professional Development Day

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Sumter County Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Professional Development Day Teacher Workday - Students Off	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Sumter County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Sumter County Schools	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal Last day before Winter Break	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Sumter County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher Workday - Students Off (Staff Return)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Sumter County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Sumter County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Mid-Spring Break Mid-Spring Break - Sumter County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Sumter County Schools	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher Workday - Students Off	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Sumter County Schools	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Exam Period End of Year Exams	exam	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal Last Day of School	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter County Elementary School

Sumter County Elementary School has a total enrollment of 541 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Americus, GA.