Manchester Elementary

Manchester Elementary is one of the modestly sized elementary schools in Pinewood, South Carolina, part of Sumter 01, with 378 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 526 students per school, that is 28% smaller than typical.

Across the 24 schools in Sumter 01 (13,871 students total), Manchester Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Manchester Elementary logs that 46% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder breaks down as 39% White, 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Sumter County as a whole.

On the resource side, The school lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.9:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Sumter County put median household earnings sit near $56,693, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Sumter County's 27 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,608 students), Manchester Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Furman Middle, roughly 6.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 14%: 437 students in 2018 compared to 378 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 48% to 39%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Manchester Elementary community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.