Varennes Elementary

1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626

370 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Varennes Elementary, located on Highway 29 South in Anderson, South Carolina, is a dedicated public primary school serving the local community within the Anderson School District Five. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Anderson community. Varennes Elementary is known for its inclusive atmosphere and its efforts to integrate modern instructional techniques with traditional values, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. With a focus on both individual student growth and collaborative classroom experiences, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and personally.

370

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Varennes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	98
Black	164
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
164 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
98 (26.5 %)
White
86 (23.2 %)
Two or More
21 (5.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 05
Phone:	(864)260-5215
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 3 124

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Varennes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Varennes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	50.5%
Male	183	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th