Ellen Woodside Elementary

Ellen Woodside Elementary serves 1,051 students in grades PK through 5 in Pelzer, South Carolina, within the Greenville County school system. With 56 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school ranks 583rd out of 1,192 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 51st percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Academically, Ellen Woodside shows balanced performance with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in math and 51% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. These results indicate the school is working to strengthen student achievement across core subjects. Ellen Woodside Elementary draws from a community where the median household income is $56,773 and the median home value is $177,700.

The surrounding area has a 15.1% poverty rate, with 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school's ZIP code area serves a population of 13,789 residents. Located on Augusta Road, Ellen Woodside Elementary sits in a rural setting near the town of Pelzer, offering students a quieter educational environment while remaining connected to the broader Greenville County community.

Located in a rural area, Ellen Woodside Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.