Brennen Elementary

805 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Brennen Elementary School, located in the Heathwood neighborhood of Columbia, South Carolina, is a part of the Richland School District One. The school serves a diverse student body in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range and is widely recognized for its focus on academic excellence, strong community involvement, and a nurturing learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it places a high value on the partnership between educators, parents, and local residents, fostering a supportive culture that aims to develop the "whole child" through both rigorous instruction and character-building initiatives.

Beyond its core curriculum, Brennen Elementary is known for its active school community and a variety of enrichment opportunities that help round out the student experience. The school often highlights the importance of fostering a sense of belonging, utilizing its location in the historic Heathwood area to integrate community engagement into school life. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its students, the faculty strives to provide a foundation that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the welcoming, small-school feel that characterizes its presence in Columbia.
805
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brennen Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White466
Hispanic102
Black163
Asian10
Two or More63
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    466 (57.9%)
  • Black
    163 (20.2%)
  • Hispanic
    102 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    63 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Richland 01
Phone: (803)738-7204
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 115
Grade 1 119
Grade 2 139
Grade 3 123
Grade 4 160
Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brennen Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten115
Grade 1119
Grade 2139
Grade 3123
Grade 4160
Grade 5128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brennen Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40149.8%
Male40450.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)