Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Greenwood 51
45 West Main Street
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
265 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is a public school located in the small town of Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Serving a consolidated student population that bridges the elementary and middle school years, the school functions as a central hub for the local community’s youth. By combining these grade levels, the institution aims to create a continuous academic environment that supports students as they transition from foundational primary education into their adolescent years.

The school is part of the Greenwood School District 51 and emphasizes a small-town atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to their students. While focused on core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school also works to foster personal growth and community engagement. As a primary pillar of the Ware Shoals area, the school remains committed to preparing its diverse student body for high school success through a blend of structured classroom instruction and extracurricular support.
265
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (74.0 %)
  • Black
    39 (14.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Greenwood 51
Phone: (864)456-2711
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 75
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio
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