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Pocalla Springs Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary School

Should you attend Pocalla Springs Elementary School or Manchester Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pocalla Springs Elementary School
2060 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Manchester Elementary School
200 East Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pocalla Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Manchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocalla Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
643 students
388 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pocalla Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manchester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pocalla Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manchester Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pocalla Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manchester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pocalla Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#908 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#877 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pocalla Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manchester Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocalla Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocalla Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocalla Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pocalla Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manchester Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
59
39
Kindergarten Students
89
42
Grade 1 Students
95
59
Grade 2 Students
108
58
Grade 3 Students
76
50
Grade 4 Students
113
67
Grade 5 Students
103
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manchester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manchester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
52%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manchester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manchester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manchester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pocalla Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manchester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manchester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pocalla Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manchester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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