Northwest Elementary
423 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northwest Elementary School, located on Green River Road in Gaffney, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Northwest Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its staff, students, and families.
The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the local Gaffney community, often prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Beyond standard academics, Northwest Elementary frequently integrates character-building initiatives into its daily operations, aiming to develop well-adjusted, responsible citizens. As part of the larger district infrastructure, the school benefits from local resources and community engagement, striving to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all learners.
The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the local Gaffney community, often prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Beyond standard academics, Northwest Elementary frequently integrates character-building initiatives into its daily operations, aiming to develop well-adjusted, responsible citizens. As part of the larger district infrastructure, the school benefits from local resources and community engagement, striving to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all learners.
423
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 339 |
| Hispanic | 27 |
| Black | 42 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White339 (80.1%)
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Black42 (9.9%)
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Hispanic27 (6.4%)
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Two or More8 (1.9%)
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Asian5 (1.2%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cherokee 01 |
| Phone: | (864)206-6727 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 423 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
34
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
67
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
77
Grade 4
51
Grade 5
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Grade 1 | 67 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 77 |
| Grade 4 | 51 |
| Grade 5 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 203 | 48% |
| Male | 220 | 52% |
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