WARE SHOALS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ware Shoals Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greenwood 51 school district, located in Ware Shoals, SC with about 411 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Ware Shoals Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ware Shoals Primary School is a public elementary school located in the small town of Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is part of the Ware Shoals School District 51. The campus, situated on Indian Mound Road, is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum development and social-emotional growth during their primary years.

As a staple of the Ware Shoals community, the school emphasizes a supportive and intimate learning environment typical of smaller district settings. It plays a central role in preparing local students for their transition to intermediate and secondary levels within the district. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Ware Shoals Primary aims to encourage student engagement and academic readiness, working to ensure that young learners build the necessary skills to succeed as they advance through the district’s educational pipeline.

For more information, contact Ware Shoals Primary at (864) 861-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.