What grades does Ware Shoals Elementary Middle serve?

Ware Shoals Elementary Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ware Shoals area.

Where is Ware Shoals Elementary Middle located?

Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is a rural school in Ware Shoals, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals Elementary Middle is 14.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ware Shoals, SC?

Schools in Ware Shoals include Ware Shoals Elementary Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ware Shoals area.

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Ware Shoals Elementary Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

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Ware Shoals, SC 29692

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

256

Student:Teacher

14.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Greenwood 51

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(864)456-2711

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

30 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Better than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.30000001

Social Workers

0.30000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,804

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,298

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,131

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 31%State 46%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$168,926

-2.6% 1yr+25.1% 5yr

Greenwood, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

13.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

124

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

119

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

46%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

36 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

23 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

22 (18%)

Autism

11 (9%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

238

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Thu, Oct 1, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—