Shaw Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 29152 · Sumter 01
#325 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#21545 of 50,301 nationally
About Shaw Heights Elementary
Shaw Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Shaw Air Force Base, in the Sumter 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 2–3. In 2025 it enrolled 404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 325th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 2 schools in Shaw Air Force Base; Shaw Heights Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shaw Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shaw Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
High Hills Elementary
Shaw Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
435 students · 608 m away
Oakland Primary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
520 students · 845 m away
Cherryvale Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 3.4 km away
Hillcrest Middle
Dalzell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students · 5.3 km away
Ebenezer Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students · 8.2 km away
Rafting Creek Elementary
Rembert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students · 9.3 km away
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 11 km away
Alice Drive Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students · 11 km away
Millwood Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 12 km away
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hollywood Elementary
Saluda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Cheraw Intermediate
Cheraw · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
407 students
Woodland Heights Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
Hickory Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaw Heights Elementary a good school?
Shaw Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #325 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shaw Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Shaw Heights Elementary ranks #325 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #21545 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shaw Heights Elementary?
Shaw Heights Elementary had 404 students in 2025.
Is Shaw Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Shaw Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shaw Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shaw Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.