Brennen Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29205 · Richland 01
#70 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#6123 of 50,301 nationally
About Brennen Elementary
Brennen Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 805 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 70th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 805.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Brennen Elementary ranks 5th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brennen Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Brennen Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Richland One Charter Middle College
Columbia · Charter high · Grades 11–12
106 students · 1.3 km away
Dreher High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students · 1.7 km away
Crayton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students · 2.1 km away
A. C. Flora High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students · 2.1 km away
Rosewood Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 2.2 km away
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 2.9 km away
Brockman Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 3.0 km away
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 3.1 km away
Meadowfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 3.4 km away
A. C. Moore Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Rocky Creek Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students
Fairforest Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
805 students
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
Meeting Street Brentwood
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
806 students
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
806 students
Abner Creek Academy
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brennen Elementary a good school?
Brennen Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #70 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brennen Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Brennen Elementary ranks #70 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #6123 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brennen Elementary?
Brennen Elementary had 805 students in 2025.
Is Brennen Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Brennen Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brennen Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brennen Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.