- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ware Shoals, SC
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ware Shoals Elementary Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450237000598
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ware Shoals · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ware Shoals, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 51 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450237000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450237000598 · Ware Shoals, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware Shoals Primary (385 students)
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ware Shoals Pr
Ware Shoals Primary
385 students
- Ware Shoals Hi
Ware Shoals High
265 students
- This school
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
238 students
What this shows Ware Shoals Elementary Middle reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ware Shoals Elementary Middle compares
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 51 reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ware Shoals Elementary Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Shoals Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ware Shoals High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ware Shoals Elementary Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
How many students attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ware Shoals, SC. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?
100.0% of students at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Ware Shoals, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ware Shoals Elementary Middle rank among public schools in Ware Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ware Shoals, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenwood 51?
Besides Ware Shoals Elementary Middle, Greenwood 51 also operates Ware Shoals Primary (385 students) and Ware Shoals High (265 students). See the Greenwood 51 district page for the complete list.