Overview
Sumter County Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 2–3 in Americus, Georgia. The school enrolls 539 students. It is part of the Sumter County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Georgia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–3
DistrictSumter County
County13261
CityAmericus
ZIP31719
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID130462001630
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment539
White6.5%
Hispanic / Latino13.5%
Black / African American76.3%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg74%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)