Wren Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 850-5950
Wren Elementary School serves 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wren Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wren Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wren Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 561 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wren Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wren Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #140 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 4% | 34% |
| White | 87% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wren Elementary School is Wren High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wren Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Piedmont Wren Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 794 students
0.1 miles
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930 0.1 6-8 794 - Piedmont Wren High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,105 student
0.2 miles
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900 0.2 9-12 1,105 - Easley Hunt Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
2.9 miles
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987 2.9 PK-5 559 - Piedmont Spearman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 645 students
3.0 miles
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787 3.0 PK-5 645 - Greenville Powdersville Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 640 students
5.9 miles
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431 5.9 3-5 640
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