- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Piedmont, SC
Wren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450078001203
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wren Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wren Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Wren Middle shrank from 973 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 450078001203 · Piedmont, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 15.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Wren Middle shrank from 973 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wren Middle 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
- This school
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- Powdersville M
Powdersville Middle
801 students
What this shows Wren Middle reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wren Middle compares
Wren Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 45% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
270
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Wren Middle 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 Wren Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wren Middle'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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Piedmont
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wren Middle
How many students attend Wren Middle?
Wren Middle has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Piedmont, SC. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wren Middle?
40.4% of students at Wren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wren Middle is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wren Middle?
Wren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Wren Middle rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Middle ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Wren Middle, 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.