- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, SC
Powdersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powdersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450078000686
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powdersville Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Powdersville Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Powdersville Elementary held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450078000686 · Greenville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 15.9:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Powdersville Elementary held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Powdersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Powdersville Elementary
765 students
What this shows Powdersville Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powdersville Elementary compares
Powdersville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 41% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Powdersville Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powdersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powdersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Green Charter School
Standard public school
998 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sara Collins Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Pelham Road Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Augusta Circle Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Drive Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powdersville Elementary
How many students attend Powdersville Elementary?
Powdersville Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powdersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powdersville Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powdersville Elementary?
43.7% of students at Powdersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powdersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powdersville Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powdersville Elementary?
Powdersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Powdersville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Powdersville Elementary, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.