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Varennes Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1820 Highway 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Varennes Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Varennes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,063
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| New Prospect ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Mclees ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson 05
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Varennes Elementary is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Varennes Elementary
Varennes Elementary is a public elementary school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 367 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Varennes Elementary
What grades does Varennes Elementary serve?
Varennes Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Varennes Elementary?
Varennes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varennes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Varennes Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Varennes Elementary rank in SC?
Varennes Elementary ranks #1,098 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Varennes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Varennes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Varennes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Varennes Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Varennes Elementary a charter school?
No, Varennes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Varennes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Varennes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Varennes Elementary?
100.0% of students at Varennes Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5215
- Area population (ZIP 29626)
- 13,678
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29626; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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