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Which teacher or staff member at La France Elementary deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
450
Elementary
DISTRICT 425 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANDERSON 04·NCES 450087000090
La France Elementary
550 Williams Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 · (864) 403-2300 · Anderson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL450 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 68 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 66 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 62 | 14% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Anderson 04. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
80.2%
SC avg 59.7% . +5.1pp since 2023
Math
80.2%
SC avg 44.2% . +6.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 80 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 80 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 6 points.
SC READY results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 80.2% | 80.2% |
| 2023-24 | 75.1% | 74.2% |
% Meets or Exceeds Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where La France Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Anderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 80.2% | #28 of 635 | #2 of 28 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 80.2% | #61 of 635 | #5 of 28 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 450 | #412 of 709 | #20 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #449 of 656 | #17 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.2% | #510 of 656 | #20 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.9% | #118 of 187 | #6 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
450
+57 (+15%) vs 2020
+75% since 1990-91, when it was 257
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 450 | 31 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 453 | 31 | 14.6:1 | 66% (301) |
| 2022-23 | 426 | 30 | 14.2:1 | 68% (288) |
| 2020-21 | 393 | 29 | 13.6:1 | 64% (252) |
| 2017-18 | 421 | 30 | 14.0:1 | 52% (221) |
| 2015-16 | 417 | 28 | 14.9:1 | 56% (234) |
| 2010-11 | 445 | 30 | 14.8:1 | 53% (237) |
| 2000-01 | 460 | 26 | 17.7:1 | 23% (108) |
| 1990-91 | 257 | 15 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La France Elementary.
About La France Elementary
La France Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Pendleton, South Carolina, (ZIP code 29670). School enrollment was 450 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 6.
Anderson 04 (6 schools, 3,076 students) runs La France Elementary.
La France Elementary's enrollment is 75% White. Next come 10% Black, 8% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. The White share in Anderson County as a whole is similar, at about 77%. The chance that two students picked at random at La France Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 42%.
The teaching staff at La France Elementary is 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 14.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in South Carolina is 13.3:1, lower than at this school.
La France Elementary is located in Anderson County, where median household income is about $66,651, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. La France Elementary is one of 57 public schools in Anderson County, which together enroll about 34,806 students.
The next-closest public school is Pendleton High, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, La France Elementary is Suburb: Mid-size.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 450 was 15% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 393.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at La France Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Anderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
210,478
Census ACS
Median income
$66,651
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
34,806 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Anderson 04
- Pendleton HighHigh · 924 students
- Pendleton ElementaryElementary · 547 students
- Mt. Lebanon ElementaryElementary · 459 students
- Riverside MiddleMiddle · 453 students
- Townville ElementaryElementary · 243 students
Other schools in Pendleton
- Pendleton ElementaryElementary · 547 students
- Mt. Lebanon ElementaryElementary · 459 students
- Riverside MiddleMiddle · 453 students
Nearby schools
- Pendleton High1.1 mi · 924
- Pendleton Elementary2.9 mi · 547
- Riverside Middle3.4 mi · 453
- Mt. Lebanon Elementary3.8 mi · 459
- Clemson Elementary5.5 mi · 794
- Centerville Elementary6.7 mi · 536
Frequently asked questions
About La France ElementaryHow many students attend La France Elementary?
La France Elementary enrolls approximately 450 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does La France Elementary serve?
La France Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at La France Elementary?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at La France Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at La France Elementary?
At La France Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 6% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is La France Elementary in?
La France Elementary is part of Anderson 04.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.