Ellen Woodside Elementary

1,020 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellen Woodside Elementary School, located on Augusta Road in Pelzer, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Greenville County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills and critical thinking, the faculty works to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys by integrating technology and hands-on activities into their daily curriculum.

Beyond its academic mission, Ellen Woodside Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains active partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students feel connected, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive atmosphere and a commitment to lifelong learning, the school remains a vital hub for families in the Pelzer area, striving to equip every student with the tools necessary for success in an evolving world.

1,020

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellen Woodside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	120
Black	245
Asian	14
Two or More	70
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
564 (55.3 %)
Black
245 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
120 (11.8 %)
Two or More
70 (6.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 162

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ellen Woodside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	162
Kindergarten	141
Grade 1	144
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	157
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ellen Woodside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	450	44.1%
Male	570	55.9%

Elementary School K - 8th