- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, SC
Varennes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Varennes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450090000103
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varennes Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #7 of 22
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Varennes Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varennes Elementary ranks #7 of 22 public schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Varennes Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450090000103 · Anderson, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Varennes Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Varennes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- This school 389
Varennes Elementary
389 students
What this shows Varennes Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varennes Elementary compares
Varennes 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$13,515
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
White 21.3%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Varennes Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Varennes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varennes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Varennes Elementary
How many students attend Varennes Elementary?
Varennes Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varennes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Varennes Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Varennes Elementary?
100.0% of students at Varennes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varennes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Varennes Elementary is African American at 36.2% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varennes Elementary?
Varennes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Varennes Elementary rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Varennes Elementary ranks #7 of 22 public schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides Varennes Elementary, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.