Wren Elementary

Summary:

Wren Elementary is a public elementary school located in Piedmont, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 616 students. The school is part of the Anderson 01 school district, which is ranked 3rd out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wren Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, ranking 28th out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the SC READY assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.3% of 3rd graders, 79.6% of 4th graders, and 78.7% of 5th graders at Wren Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7% at the state level, respectively. In Mathematics, 88.8% of 3rd graders, 86.7% of 4th graders, and 60.6% of 5th graders at Wren Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8% at the state level.

While Wren Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.95%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Palmetto Elementary (84.25%), West Pelzer Elementary (85.64%), and Spearman Elementary (55.56%), it has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.18% to 43.18% over the past three school years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. However, Wren Elementary's higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, such as Concrete Primary (18.1), may present challenges in providing individualized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 226 Roper Road
       Piedmont, SC  29673


(864) 850-5950

District: Anderson 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,770 Help


Students who attend Wren Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wren Middle
High:    Wren High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wren Elementary ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Anderson 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wren Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Anderson 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wren Elementary is $9,770. 4 elementary schools in the Anderson 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wren Elementary 28th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wren Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 01 3rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wren Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.76 15th 542 97.2%
2004 87.61 34th 550 93.8%
2005 89.42 15th 557 97.3%
2006 89.81 20th 559 96.4%
2007 90.53 12th 566 97.9%
2008 90.21 14th 577 97.6%
2009 85.50 46th 580 92.1%
2010 89.70 24th 589 95.9%
2011 86.60 38th 597 93.6%
2012 83.15 57th 594 90.4%
2013 84.38 55th 599 90.8%
2014 84.07 56th 630 91.1%
2015 73.17 111th 638 82.6%
2016 81.85 92nd 619 85.1%
2017 87.76 53rd 639 91.7%
2018 88.06 59th 624 90.5%
2019 90.58 47th 643 92.7%
2021 92.97 38th 622 93.9%
2022 95.71 18th 625 97.1%
2023 95.07 20th 644 96.9%
2024 93.54 28th 638 95.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.16 32nd 588 94.6%
2019 92.25 21st 600 96.5%
2021 92.33 28th 580 95.2%
2022 93.90 19th 600 96.8%
2023 93.57 19th 608 96.9%
2024 93.28 14th 599 97.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.45 64th 570 88.8%
2019 85.25 68th 588 88.4%
2021 92.07 37th 554 93.3%
2022 93.77 24th 573 95.8%
2023 94.09 19th 580 96.7%
2024 92.66 25th 565 95.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.92 73rd 147 50.3%
2022 72.96 18th 109 83.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.44 72nd 571 87.4%
2019 91.90 37th 590 93.7%
2021 91.13 39th 561 93.0%
2022 95.80 13th 579 97.8%
2023 93.53 30th 582 94.8%
2024 91.80 37th 568 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.74 105th 457 77.0%
2019 73.93 113th 472 76.1%
2021 77.95 84th 439 80.9%
2022 85.96 44th 455 90.3%
2023 89.24 25th 463 94.6%
2024 87.57 31st 441 93.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wren Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1989 466 8 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 505 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 540 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 483 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 507 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 531 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 578 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 578 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1997 586 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 558 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 554 17 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 538 20 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 488 26 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 520 26 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 520 26 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 546 35 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 568 29 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2006 593 20 10 9 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 647 26 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2008 581 21 9 3 4 n/a n/a 0 618
2009 578 12 7 4 3 n/a n/a 1 605
2010 555 25 5 8 5 n/a n/a 1 599
2011 552 19 4 11 0 0 9 0 595
2012 515 21 3 12 0 0 16 0 567
2013 514 21 3 13 0 0 15 0 566
2014 482 25 3 17 0 0 19 0 546
2015 509 25 5 14 1 0 27 0 581
2016 503 26 5 17 1 0 23 0 575
2017 508 25 5 17 1 0 22 0 578
2018 490 22 6 20 0 0 23 0 561
2019 462 23 8 16 0 0 24 0 533
2020 495 21 7 23 0 0 22 0 568
2021 499 12 7 33 0 0 16 0 567
2022 520 19 7 37 0 0 22 0 605
2023 511 25 6 42 0 0 32 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 23.0 20.3 n/a
1989 477 24.9 19.1 n/a
1990 520 26.4 19.6 n/a
1991 552 27.2 20.2 6.7
1992 499 27.5 18.1 11.4
1993 526 29.1 18.1 12.9
1994 550 29.8 18.5 13.1
1995 595 33.3 17.9 15.3
1996 595 33.3 17.9 15.3
1997 601 33.0 18.2 16.3
1998 577 34.0 17.0 19.2
1999 575 37.0 15.5 21
2000 564 34.0 16.6 22
2001 527 35.6 14.8 18.2
2002 558 34.0 16.4 22.6
2003 558 34.0 16.4 22.6
2004 593 33.0 18.0 27
2005 617 34.0 18.1 25.8
2006 634 35.0 18.1 20.7
2007 691 54.0 12.8 24
2008 618 34.5 17.9 21.5
2009 605 34.5 17.5 24.7
2010 599 33.0 18.1 28.9
2011 595 31.0 19.1 27.2
2012 567 29.0 19.5 24.3
2013 566 29.5 19.1 31.1
2014 546 30.0 18.2 31.5
2015 581 30.0 19.3 27
2016 575 32.0 17.9 29.6
2017 578 31.0 18.6 28
2018 561 32.0 17.5 25.5
2019 533 30.0 17.7 21
2020 568 32.0 17.7 22.9
2021 567 32.0 17.7 25
2022 605 38.0 15.9 18.2
2023 616 37.8 16.2 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 23.0 20.3 n/a
1989 477 24.9 19.1 n/a
1990 520 26.4 19.6 n/a
1991 552 27.2 20.2 6.7
1992 499 27.5 18.1 11.4
1993 526 29.1 18.1 12.9
1994 550 29.8 18.5 13.1
1995 595 33.3 17.9 15.3
1996 595 33.3 17.9 15.3
1997 601 33.0 18.2 16.3
1998 577 34.0 17.0 19.2
1999 575 37.0 15.5 21
2000 564 34.0 16.6 22
2001 527 35.6 14.8 18.2
2002 558 34.0 16.4 22.6
2003 558 34.0 16.4 22.6
2004 593 33.0 18.0 27
2005 617 34.0 18.1 25.8
2006 634 35.0 18.1 20.7
2007 691 54.0 12.8 24
2008 618 34.5 17.9 21.5
2009 605 34.5 17.5 24.7
2010 599 33.0 18.1 28.9
2011 595 31.0 19.1 27.2
2012 567 29.0 19.5 24.3
2013 566 29.5 19.1 31.1
2014 546 30.0 18.2 31.5
2015 581 30.0 19.3 27
2016 575 32.0 17.9 29.6
2017 578 31.0 18.6 28
2018 561 32.0 17.5 25.5
2019 533 30.0 17.7 21
2020 568 32.0 17.7 22.9
2021 567 32.0 17.7 25
2022 605 38.0 15.9 18.2
2023 616 37.8 16.2 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wren Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (3.9%) $201 (2.6%) $500 (6.5%) $6,551 (84.6%) $695 (9.0%) $7,247 (93.5%) $7,747
2020 $586 (7.3%) $244 (3.0%) $830 (10.3%) $6,417 (79.5%) $825 (10.2%) $7,242 (89.7%) $8,072
2021 $628 (7.4%) $220 (2.6%) $848 (10.0%) $6,764 (79.6%) $889 (10.5%) $7,653 (90.0%) $8,500
2022 $991 (10.3%) $271 (2.8%) $1,261 (13.1%) $7,357 (76.3%) $1,017 (10.6%) $8,375 (86.9%) $9,636
2023 $1,354 (13.9%) $406 (4.2%) $1,759 (18.0%) $7,049 (72.1%) $963 (9.9%) $8,011 (82.0%) $9,770

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wren Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wren Elementary)77.982.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)64.369.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wren Elementary)89.588.7
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)73.773.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Wren Elementary)73.772.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Anderson 01)68.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wren Elementary)74.781.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)67.876.2
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wren Elementary)70.783.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)70.170.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wren Elementary)62.477.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 01)53.870.3
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wren Elementary)72.872.8
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 01)63.665
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533616
 15.6%
African American2325
 8.7%
American Indian00
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1642
 162.5%
Pacific Islander00
White462511
 10.6%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%43.2%
 22.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wren Elementary

Yes! Wren Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Wren Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wren Middle
High : Wren High

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Wren Elementary.

Students at Wren Elementary are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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