Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridge Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridge Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Elgin, SC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridge Creek Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridge Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
66%
31%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bridge Creek Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bridge Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bridge Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Bookman Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bridge Creek Elementary School?
564 students attend Bridge Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bridge Creek Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridge Creek Elementary School?
Bridge Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridge Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bridge Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridge Creek Elementary School part of?
Bridge Creek Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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