Is Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary a good school?

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary ranks 200 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 886 students attended Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary?

Students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary are 46% White, 29% African American, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Summary:

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is a public elementary school located in Summerville, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 858 students. The school is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, which is ranked 17th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary consistently outperforms the Dorchester 02 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The school's African American students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform well, ranking in the top 41-76 and 123-149 out of 369-394 and 599-608 elementary schools in South Carolina, respectively. While the school's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup of 46.62% White, 32.05% African American, 11.07% Hispanic, 0.82% Asian, and 9.21% two or more races, it has experienced a gradual decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students.

Nearby schools within the Dorchester 02 district, such as Joseph R. Pye Elementary and Summerville Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding 60% in both ELA and Mathematics. However, some other nearby schools, like Alston-Bailey Elementary and Oakbrook Elementary, have lower proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools. Despite having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (76.46% in 2022-2023), Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary's academic performance remains strong, highlighting the school's ability to effectively support and meet the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485

(843) 695-5205

District: Dorchester 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,380

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 886

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

African American:

28.7%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), African American (28.7%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is 15.8. 10 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is $11,380. 9 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary 200^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Dorchester 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 02 17^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	65.45	209^th	643	67.5%
2021	50.75	299^th	622	51.9%
2022	55.40	273^rd	625	56.3%
2023	72.10	172^nd	644	73.3%
2024	67.91	200^th	638	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	62.85	213^th	588	63.8%
2019	72.97	137^th	600	77.2%
2021	53.97	260^th	580	55.2%
2022	57.62	252^nd	600	58.0%
2023	75.93	123^rd	608	79.8%
2024	71.28	149^th	599	75.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	66.96	171^st	570	70.0%
2019	69.16	173^rd	588	70.6%
2021	44.33	304^th	554	45.1%
2022	52.97	263^rd	573	54.1%
2023	72.27	152^nd	580	73.8%
2024	62.14	206^th	565	63.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.39	112^th	189	40.7%
2021	45.79	60^th	122	50.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	60.43	227^th	571	60.2%
2019	58.95	242^nd	590	59.0%
2021	52.26	261^st	561	53.5%
2022	54.24	263^rd	579	54.6%
2023	66.89	180^th	582	69.1%
2024	69.10	169^th	568	70.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	52.34	180^th	412	56.3%
2019	74.46	76^th	421	81.9%
2021	73.66	56^th	350	84.0%
2022	59.35	134^th	393	65.9%
2023	82.94	41^st	394	89.6%
2024	70.56	76^th	369	79.4%

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Rank History for White students at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	58.68	193^rd	457	57.8%
2019	52.88	233^rd	472	50.6%
2021	32.88	308^th	439	29.8%
2022	44.10	281^st	455	38.2%
2023	57.07	209^th	463	54.9%
2024	60.63	187^th	441	57.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	505	219	16	42	2	1	50	835
2018	506	191	11	43	2	1	50	804
2019	497	179	10	56	2	0	54	798
2020	469	202	12	58	0	1	64	806
2021	435	225	11	66	0	1	65	803
2022	411	249	5	85	0	2	64	816
2023	400	275	7	95	0	2	79	858
2024	406	254	8	117	0	2	99	886

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	835	55.0	15.1	44.2
2018	804	56.0	14.3	48.4
2019	798	52.0	15.3	48
2020	806	51.0	15.8	48.3
2021	803	56.3	14.2	53.8
2022	816	55.4	14.7	59.4
2023	858	53.4	16.0	76.5
2024	886	56.0	15.8	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	835	55.0	15.1	44.2
2018	804	56.0	14.3	48.4
2019	798	52.0	15.3	48
2020	806	51.0	15.8	48.3
2021	803	56.3	14.2	53.8
2022	816	55.4	14.7	59.4
2023	858	53.4	16.0	76.5
2024	886	56.0	15.8	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$664 (6.9%)	$415 (4.3%)	$1,079 (11.2%)	$7,292 (76.0%)	$1,223 (12.7%)	$8,515 (88.8%)	$9,594
2020	$664 (6.9%)	$357 (3.7%)	$1,021 (10.6%)	$7,552 (78.1%)	$1,099 (11.4%)	$8,651 (89.5%)	$9,671
2021	$748 (7.6%)	$521 (5.3%)	$1,269 (13.0%)	$7,549 (77.1%)	$967 (9.9%)	$8,516 (87.0%)	$9,785
2022	$727 (6.8%)	$700 (6.6%)	$1,427 (13.4%)	$8,134 (76.6%)	$1,060 (10.0%)	$9,195 (86.6%)	$10,622
2023	$949 (8.3%)	$916 (8.0%)	$1,865 (16.4%)	$8,224 (72.3%)	$1,291 (11.3%)	$9,515 (83.6%)	$11,380

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 172^nd of 644 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	71	66.2	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	61.2	61.8	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	75.2	66.1	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	65.3	58.1	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	51.1	48.2	2.9%
4th Grade Science (Dorchester 02)	58.2	53.7	4.5%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	54.8	70.1	15.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	61.5	67.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	47.4	46	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	60.1	52.9	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	44.4	63.9	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	53.5	65.3	11.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary)	37.9	58	20.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	51.9	50.8	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	798	858	7.5%
African American	179	275	53.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	56	95	69.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	497	400	19.5%
Two or More Races	54	79	46.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	76.5%	28.5%

Schools Near Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Chandler Creek Road	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5205	886	56	15.8	65.8%	406 (45.8%)	254 (28.7%)	117 (13.2%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	99 (11.2%)	67.9	200^th of 638 public elementary schools	68.7%		72.1	172^nd of 644 public elementary schools	73.3%	28	66.2	61.9	60.0	62.5	63.4	41.3	$11,380	$949	$916	$1,865	$8,224	$1,291	$9,515
Oakbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	306 Old Fort Drive	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 821-1165	659	44	14.9	77.4%	215 (32.6%)	288 (43.7%)	82 (12.4%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.0%)	40.7	377^th of 638 public elementary schools	40.9%		54.6	281^st of 644 public elementary schools	56.4%	96	46.6	48.1	54.2	42.7	43.3	39.8	$12,135	$1,203	$900	$2,104	$8,650	$1,382	$10,032
James H. Spann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 John McKissick Way	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-3050	580	39	14.7	63.6%	271 (46.7%)	148 (25.5%)	97 (16.7%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (9.5%)	63.1	229^th of 638 public elementary schools	64.1%		77.1	135^th of 644 public elementary schools	79.0%	94	59.6	60.8	63.4	61.6	43.1	51.2	$12,610	$1,087	$864	$1,952	$9,332	$1,327	$10,658
Summerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	835 South Main Street	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-2372	556	38	14.4	62.6%	300 (54.0%)	146 (26.3%)	70 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	76.2	146^th of 638 public elementary schools	77.1%		81.8	103^rd of 644 public elementary schools	84.0%	43	53.3	69.9	70.4	61.1	72.0	57.9	$13,854	$1,418	$813	$2,230	$10,124	$1,499	$11,624
Joseph R. Pye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9701 Patriot Boulevard	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-2979	835	56	15.0	47.2%	366 (43.8%)	231 (27.7%)	110 (13.2%)	36 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (11.0%)	84.3	92^nd of 638 public elementary schools	85.6%		67.4	204^th of 644 public elementary schools	68.3%	112	68.4	74.8	66.6	74.6	70.9	57.5	$10,461	$814	$760	$1,574	$7,614	$1,274	$8,887
Ladson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3321 Ladson Road	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 764-2225	893	58	15.4	100.0%	158 (17.7%)	410 (45.9%)	263 (29.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.2%)	10.2	597^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.4%		12.1	582^nd of 644 public elementary schools	9.6%	15	31.4	34.1	31.9	24.1	19.7	21.0	$14,499	$2,087	$1,191	$3,278	$9,219	$2,001	$11,221
Flowertown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 King Charles Circle	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 871-7400	850	57	15.0	72.5%	411 (48.4%)	233 (27.4%)	103 (12.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	92 (10.8%)	54	292^nd of 638 public elementary schools	54.2%		54	286^th of 644 public elementary schools	55.6%	6	56.2	48.0	62.6	57.1	39.4	47.4	$11,729	$1,310	$781	$2,090	$8,485	$1,154	$9,639
Newington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 King Charles Circle	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 871-3230	742	51	14.6	77.0%	368 (49.6%)	180 (24.3%)	93 (12.5%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (12.3%)	49.5	323^rd of 638 public elementary schools	49.4%		52.7	297^th of 644 public elementary schools	53.9%	26	56.3	51.3	51.9	46.4	54.0	40.4	$12,264	$1,389	$892	$2,281	$8,522	$1,461	$9,983
Fort Dorchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5201 Old Glory Lane	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	No	(843) 832-5550	860	60	14.3	50.6%	365 (42.4%)	250 (29.1%)	120 (14.0%)	58 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (7.8%)	77.3	142^nd of 638 public elementary schools	77.7%		71.9	176^th of 644 public elementary schools	72.7%	34	75.4	69.8	69.6	65.0	51.6	57.4	$11,541	$1,001	$769	$1,771	$8,540	$1,230	$9,770
Alston-Bailey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	820 West 5th North Street	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5210	690	39	17.8	80.3%	235 (34.1%)	273 (39.6%)	111 (16.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.6%)	31.5	436^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.7%		35.3	419^th of 644 public elementary schools	34.9%	17	47.3	47.7	49.0	41.8	30.3	30.4	$10,571	$1,054	$900	$1,953	$7,221	$1,397	$8,618

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