Below Average
#939 of 1,176 schools in SC
Ware Shoals Primary
Elementary School · Greenwood 51 · Ware Shoals, SC
A Greenwood 51 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
15269 Indian Mound Road, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ware Shoals Primary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ware Shoals Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,819/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ware Shoals), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,533
Median home value
$95,200
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Greenwood 51
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ware Shoals Primary is listed in Greenwood 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ware Shoals Primary
Ware Shoals Primary is a public elementary school in Ware Shoals, SC, part of Greenwood 51, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #939 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ware Shoals Primary
What grades does Ware Shoals Primary serve?
Ware Shoals Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ware Shoals Primary?
Ware Shoals Primary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Primary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ware Shoals Primary rank in SC?
Ware Shoals Primary ranks #939 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ware Shoals Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ware Shoals Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ware Shoals Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ware Shoals Primary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ware Shoals Primary a charter school?
No, Ware Shoals Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ware Shoals Primary a Title I school?
No, Ware Shoals Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ware Shoals Primary?
100.0% of students at Ware Shoals Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (864) 861-2261
- Area population (ZIP 29692)
- 5,471
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29692; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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