What grades does Northwest Elementary serve?

Northwest Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Gaffney, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Northwest Elementary located?

Northwest Elementary is located at Gaffney, SC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?

Northwest Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What schools are in Gaffney, SC?

Gaffney, SC is served by the local school district. Northwest Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Northwest Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Gaffney, South Carolina|Cherokee 01

Gaffney, SC 29341

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

425

Student:Teacher

14.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Cherokee 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

73.7%

Phone

(864)206-6727

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

374

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,668

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,064

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,987

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

14.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

976

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

388 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

117 (12%)

Autism

111 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

62 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

423

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—