Brennen Elementary

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Brennen Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 806 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brennen Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, ranking as high as 49th out of 644 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Brennen Elementary had 68.2% of 3rd graders, 74.4% of 4th graders, and 71.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.2%, 46.5%, and 45.8% for the Richland 01 district, respectively. In mathematics, Brennen Elementary had 69.7% of 3rd graders, 65.9% of 4th graders, and 62.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 46.9%, 36.2%, and 34.2% for the district. Additionally, Brennen Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Satchel Ford Elementary, Carver-Lyon Elementary, and Annie Burnside Elementary, which tend to have a higher concentration of either White or African American students.

Brennen Elementary's consistent high performance, despite serving a diverse student population with a significant percentage of students from low-income families, is particularly impressive. This suggests that the school's educational practices and resources are effectively supporting the learning needs of students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and can serve as a model for other schools in the Richland 01 district and beyond.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4438 Devereaux Road
       Columbia, SC  29205


(803) 738-7204

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,590 Help


Students who attend Brennen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crayton Middle
High:    A. C. Flora High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  806

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brennen Elementary ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.3. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Brennen Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richland 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brennen Elementary is $14,590, which is the lowest among 29 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brennen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brennen Elementary 94th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Brennen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brennen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.26 78th 542 85.6%
2004 80.13 83rd 550 84.9%
2005 76.57 106th 557 81.0%
2006 67.01 183rd 559 67.3%
2007 71.81 143rd 566 74.7%
2008 65.44 200th 577 65.3%
2009 76.44 112th 580 80.7%
2010 80.83 83rd 589 85.9%
2011 71.43 156th 597 73.9%
2012 66.31 202nd 594 66.0%
2013 68.21 180th 599 69.9%
2014 68.12 189th 630 70.0%
2015 85.12 62nd 638 90.3%
2016 80.40 102nd 619 83.5%
2017 81.07 103rd 639 83.9%
2018 81.95 100th 624 84.0%
2019 89.55 54th 643 91.6%
2021 88.63 66th 622 89.4%
2022 84.50 91st 625 85.4%
2023 90.75 49th 644 92.4%
2024 84.30 94th 638 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.58 37th 82 54.9%
2019 49.10 55th 104 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 339th 588 42.3%
2019 70.06 163rd 600 72.8%
2021 70.10 153rd 580 73.6%
2022 52.24 292nd 600 51.3%
2023 76.41 118th 608 80.6%
2024 54.36 267th 599 55.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.43 116th 570 79.6%
2019 86.93 53rd 588 91.0%
2021 86.50 69th 554 87.5%
2022 83.59 87th 573 84.8%
2023 91.24 36th 580 93.8%
2024 81.33 93rd 565 83.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.56 13th 174 92.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.45 68th 147 53.7%
2022 72.35 22nd 109 79.8%
2024 69.39 26th 82 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 85th 571 85.1%
2019 89.52 48th 590 91.9%
2021 87.31 60th 561 89.3%
2022 82.42 89th 579 84.6%
2023 87.27 61st 582 89.5%
2024 82.99 85th 568 85.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 159th 412 61.4%
2019 84.88 32nd 421 92.4%
2021 76.03 45th 350 87.1%
2022 66.66 96th 393 75.6%
2023 90.06 21st 394 94.7%
2024 58.59 127th 369 65.6%
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Rank History for White students at Brennen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 36th 457 92.1%
2019 93.03 7th 472 98.5%
2021 94.80 7th 439 98.4%
2022 91.51 25th 455 94.5%
2023 92.40 11th 463 97.6%
2024 90.61 17th 441 96.1%
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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 Brennen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 226 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 295 209 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 377 197 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1991 420 188 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1992 409 170 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 477 180 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 465 206 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1995 494 235 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 494 235 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 492 228 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1998 483 234 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1999 475 241 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2000 450 203 15 3 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 398 209 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 439 269 11 31 2 n/a n/a 5 757
2003 439 269 11 31 2 n/a n/a 5 757
2004 417 283 15 35 2 n/a n/a 4 756
2005 426 292 13 36 3 n/a n/a 9 779
2006 367 288 19 41 2 n/a n/a 8 725
2007 361 283 21 51 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 374 323 20 55 1 n/a n/a 5 778
2009 392 284 20 57 0 n/a n/a 5 758
2010 412 297 22 55 2 n/a n/a 7 795
2011 414 254 17 63 1 2 22 0 773
2012 442 238 17 64 1 0 29 0 791
2013 458 233 20 62 1 0 30 0 804
2014 456 226 20 69 0 1 26 0 798
2015 499 229 33 96 0 0 34 0 891
2016 492 221 37 85 0 0 35 0 870
2017 503 188 36 96 1 0 29 1 854
2018 521 216 34 89 0 2 30 0 892
2019 501 190 30 100 0 2 34 0 857
2020 527 194 15 90 0 0 33 0 859
2021 412 204 11 98 0 1 32 0 758
2022 424 191 12 94 0 1 40 0 762
2023 482 169 14 86 0 0 55 0 806

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 Brennen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 29.4 16.5 n/a
1989 515 34.1 15.1 n/a
1990 588 37.1 15.8 n/a
1991 617 42.8 14.4 23.5
1992 593 39.9 14.8 21.8
1993 668 41.6 16.1 25.9
1994 680 44.5 15.3 25.4
1995 745 46.5 16.0 25.4
1996 745 46.5 16.0 25.4
1997 736 47.0 15.7 24.3
1998 735 47.4 15.5 25.4
1999 741 48.0 15.4 29.1
2000 676 50.5 13.4 25
2001 624 51.1 12.2 26.3
2002 757 54.5 13.9 34.6
2003 757 54.5 13.9 34.6
2004 756 52.5 14.4 41.2
2005 779 53.2 14.6 34.5
2006 725 53.5 13.6 38.1
2007 717 60.5 11.9 38.2
2008 778 53.9 14.4 37.9
2009 758 47.5 16.0 37.3
2010 795 47.5 16.7 37.4
2011 773 48.0 16.1 37.4
2012 791 48.0 16.4 35.7
2013 804 50.0 16.0 33.8
2014 798 50.5 15.8 33.7
2015 891 54.0 16.5 33.6
2016 870 58.0 15.0 100
2017 854 56.5 15.1 100
2018 892 54.5 16.3 100.1
2019 857 59.5 14.4 100
2020 859 59.5 14.4 100
2021 758 59.5 12.7 100
2022 762 54.5 13.9 100
2023 806 53.5 15.0 100

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 Brennen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 29.4 16.5 n/a
1989 515 34.1 15.1 n/a
1990 588 37.1 15.8 n/a
1991 617 42.8 14.4 23.5
1992 593 39.9 14.8 21.8
1993 668 41.6 16.1 25.9
1994 680 44.5 15.3 25.4
1995 745 46.5 16.0 25.4
1996 745 46.5 16.0 25.4
1997 736 47.0 15.7 24.3
1998 735 47.4 15.5 25.4
1999 741 48.0 15.4 29.1
2000 676 50.5 13.4 25
2001 624 51.1 12.2 26.3
2002 757 54.5 13.9 34.6
2003 757 54.5 13.9 34.6
2004 756 52.5 14.4 41.2
2005 779 53.2 14.6 34.5
2006 725 53.5 13.6 38.1
2007 717 60.5 11.9 38.2
2008 778 53.9 14.4 37.9
2009 758 47.5 16.0 37.3
2010 795 47.5 16.7 37.4
2011 773 48.0 16.1 37.4
2012 791 48.0 16.4 35.7
2013 804 50.0 16.0 33.8
2014 798 50.5 15.8 33.7
2015 891 54.0 16.5 33.6
2016 870 58.0 15.0 100
2017 854 56.5 15.1 100
2018 892 54.5 16.3 100.1
2019 857 59.5 14.4 100
2020 859 59.5 14.4 100
2021 758 59.5 12.7 100
2022 762 54.5 13.9 100
2023 806 53.5 15.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brennen 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 $179 (1.5%) $427 (3.5%) $605 (5.0%) $9,694 (80.4%) $1,763 (14.6%) $11,457 (95.0%) $12,062
2020 $466 (3.5%) $565 (4.3%) $1,031 (7.8%) $10,309 (78.3%) $1,829 (13.9%) $12,138 (92.2%) $13,169
2021 $529 (3.9%) $513 (3.8%) $1,041 (7.7%) $10,964 (80.6%) $1,590 (11.7%) $12,554 (92.3%) $13,596
2022 $643 (4.3%) $511 (3.4%) $1,154 (7.7%) $12,090 (80.4%) $1,790 (11.9%) $13,880 (92.3%) $15,034
2023 $771 (5.3%) $1,001 (6.9%) $1,772 (12.1%) $11,139 (76.3%) $1,679 (11.5%) $12,818 (87.9%) $14,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brennen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brennen Elementary)66.477.5
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)41.445
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brennen Elementary)71.782.5
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)45.543.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Brennen Elementary)7171
   4th Grade Science (Richland 01)4333
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brennen Elementary)79.179.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)44.446.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brennen Elementary)70.269.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)35.732.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brennen Elementary)66.775.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)35.344.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brennen Elementary)73.260.2
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)33.431.2
 2.2%
   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 Students857806
 6%
African American190169
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian3014
 53.3%
Hispanic10086
 14%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White501482
 3.8%
Two or More Races3455
 61.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Brennen Elementary ranks 94th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 806 students attended Brennen Elementary.

Students who attend Brennen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crayton Middle
High : A. C. Flora High

Students at Brennen Elementary are 60% White, 21% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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