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Shaw Heights Elementary

1495 Frierson Road, Shaw Air Force Base, SC 29152Sumter 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 02–03Non-Charter
442
Students
Total enrolled
$13,072
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 442 students in grades 02–03 in Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,072 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Shaw Heights Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, serving grades 02–03 with 442 students. The district invests $13,072 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Shaw Heights Elementary

442
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (02–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution236 male · 206 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 442 students
Student Composition
31%
9%
52%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black52%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450390201073

Academic Outcomes at Shaw Heights Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29152

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,072Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,072
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,751
Student Support$2,484
Administration$1,569
Operations$1,961
Other$1,307
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,072 spent per student, an estimated $5,791 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
27%
State government
53.3%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal programs
19.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Millwood ElementaryPocalla Springs ElementaryKingsbury ElementaryAlice Drive Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Alice Drive MiddleFurman MiddleBates MiddleChestnut Oaks Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Sumter High SchoolCrestwood HighLakewood HighSumter Career and Technology Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades02 – 03
Location—
CountySumter County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSumter 01 →
Phone: (803)666-2335
NCES ID: 450390201073
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shaw Air Force Base seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sumter 01
High
Sumter High School
2,289 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
Crestwood High
1,100 students · 09–12
● 35 opp100% FRL
High
Lakewood High
1,036 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
Alice Drive Middle
841 students · 06–08
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
Furman Middle
729 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
Millwood Elementary
682 students · PK–05
● 36 opp100% FRL
Elem
Pocalla Springs Elementary
652 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
Kingsbury Elementary
612 students · PK–05
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1495 Frierson Road, Shaw Air Force Base, SC 29152
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.