Enrollment
646
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Piedmont, SC
Wren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078001325
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wren Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wren Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wren Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wren Elementary
Wren Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Piedmont, South Carolina, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of South Carolina schools and 22% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 646 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 646 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Piedmont's public schools, it stands alongside Spearman Elementary (804 students): Wren Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Wren 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 Wren Elementary compares
Wren 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 47% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Wren 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 Wren 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 Wren 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wren 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 other schools in Piedmont
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wren Elementary
How many students attend Wren Elementary?
Wren Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Piedmont, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wren Elementary?
39.3% of students at Wren Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wren Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wren Elementary is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wren Elementary?
Wren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wren Elementary rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont on the city page.
Is Wren Elementary a good school?
Wren Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Wren 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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