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Shaw Heights Elementary School

1495 Frierson Road
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades 2-3, Shaw Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shaw Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shaw Heights Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shaw Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Heights Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#645 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shaw Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shaw Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shaw Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Shaw Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shaw Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Shaw Heights Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Shaw Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Shaw Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Shaw Heights Elementary School?
442 students attend Shaw Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shaw Heights Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Heights Elementary School?
Shaw Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shaw Heights Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Heights Elementary School part of?
Shaw Heights Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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