Powdersville Elementary

765 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Powdersville Elementary School, located at 139 Hood Road in the Greenville/Powdersville area of South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Anderson School District One, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It focuses on the developmental needs of elementary-aged children, blending rigorous core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage both intellectual and personal growth.

The school is widely regarded for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, Powdersville Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills, character, and confidence necessary for success as they transition to middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, modern instructional approaches, and a focus on building a positive school culture, the institution strives to maintain high standards of achievement while ensuring every child feels valued and prepared for their future academic journey.

765

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powdersville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	95
Black	47
Asian	23
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

White
538 (70.3%)
Hispanic
95 (12.4%)
Two or More
61 (8.0%)
Black
47 (6.1%)
Asian
23 (3.0%)
American Indian
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:	Anderson 01
Phone:	(864)269-4431
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 246

Grade 4 258

Grade 5 261