Brennen Elementary

806 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.
806
Total Students
53.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brennen Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White482
Hispanic86
Black169
Asian14
Two or More55
  • White
    482 (59.8 %)
  • Black
    169 (21.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    86 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    14 (1.7 %)
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: 806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 131
Grade 1 123
Grade 2 143
Grade 3 123
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brennen Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten131
Grade 1123
Grade 2143
Grade 3123
Grade 4123
Grade 5143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brennen Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40049.6%
Male40650.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)