Enrollment
765
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powdersville Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powdersville Elementary
Powdersville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 765 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 765 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 765 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Green Charter School (998 students): Powdersville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Powdersville Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Powdersville Elementary compares
Powdersville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 01, which includes Powdersville Elementary.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Powdersville Elementary a good school?
Powdersville Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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