La France Elementary

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

La France Elementary, located at 550 Williams Street in Pendleton, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local community within the Anderson School District 4. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, La France Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for children in their formative years, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for being a hub for the Pendleton area, often prioritizing community engagement and parent involvement to support student success. The facility provides a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. Through a dedicated staff and a supportive district framework, La France Elementary strives to maintain high standards of teaching while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body.

450

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La France Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	29
Black	46
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
336 (74.7%)
Black
46 (10.2%)
Two or More
34 (7.6%)
Hispanic
29 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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 04
Phone:	(864)403-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La France Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La France Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	48.9%
Male	230	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd