POWDERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Powdersville Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anderson 01 school district, located in Greenville, SC with about 640 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Powdersville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Powdersville Elementary at (864) 269-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
POWDERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Greenville, SC with about 640 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anderson 01
- Total Students:
- 640
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 640 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWDERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Black or African American
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.