La France Elementary

La France Elementary is a mid-tier elementary campus in Pendleton, South Carolina, part of Anderson 04. The school instructs 450 students in grades pre-K through 6.

Anderson 04 runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 3,076 students. La France Elementary is one of those campuses.

Demographically, La France Elementary shows that White students make up the majority at 75%; the rest consists of 10% Black, 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. Compared to Anderson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, La France Elementary records 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting La France Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, Anderson County reports that median household income runs about $66,651, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. La France Elementary is one of 57 public schools in Anderson County (combined enrollment of about 34,806 students).

The closest other public school is Pendleton High, roughly 1.1 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at La France Elementary has climbed 7%, going from 421 students in 2018 to 450 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.