- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ware Shoals, SC
Ware Shoals Primary
Federal NCES profile for Ware Shoals Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450237000599
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ware Shoals Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ware Shoals · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ware Shoals Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ware Shoals, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 51 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450237000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ware Shoals Primary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450237000599 · Ware Shoals, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware Shoals High (265 students)
Ware Shoals Primary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ware Shoals Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ware Shoals Primary
385 students
- Ware Shoals Hi
Ware Shoals High
265 students
- Ware Shoals El
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
238 students
What this shows Ware Shoals Primary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ware Shoals Primary compares
Ware Shoals Primary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Ware Shoals Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Shoals High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ware Shoals Elementary Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ware Shoals Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ware Shoals Primary
How many students attend Ware Shoals Primary?
Ware Shoals Primary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ware Shoals, SC. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Primary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Ware Shoals Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ware Shoals Primary?
The largest demographic group at Ware Shoals Primary is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Ware Shoals, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ware Shoals Primary?
Ware Shoals Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Primary rank among public schools in Ware Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, Greenwood 51 also operates Ware Shoals High (265 students) and Ware Shoals Elementary Middle (238 students). See the Greenwood 51 district page for the complete list.