Very Good
#254 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 22% in state
Wren Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson 01 · Piedmont, SC
An Anderson 01 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
226 Roper Road, Piedmont, SC 29673
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wren Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wren 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,630
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29673; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Hunt Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 599 | Compare → |
| Palmetto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson 01
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wren Elementary is listed in Anderson 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wren Elementary
Wren Elementary is a public elementary school in Piedmont, SC, part of Anderson 01, serving approximately 649 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wren Elementary
What grades does Wren Elementary serve?
Wren Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wren Elementary?
Wren Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wren Elementary rank in SC?
Wren Elementary ranks #254 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Wren Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wren Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Wren Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wren Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wren Elementary a charter school?
No, Wren Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wren Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wren Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wren Elementary?
48.7% of students at Wren 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (864) 850-5950
- Area population (ZIP 29673)
- 30,812
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 29673; 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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