Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. D. Lever Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. D. Lever Elementary serves the northwest part of Aiken, SC, covering an area of approximately 70.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. D. Lever Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. D. Lever Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. D. Lever Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#807 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
34%
31%
White
43%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. D. Lever Elementary School's ranking?
J. D. Lever Elementary School is ranked #807 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are J. D. Lever Elementary School often compared to?
J. D. Lever Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horse Creek Academy, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend J. D. Lever Elementary School?
452 students attend J. D. Lever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J. D. Lever Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. D. Lever Elementary School?
J. D. Lever Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. D. Lever Elementary School offer ?
J. D. Lever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. D. Lever Elementary School part of?
J. D. Lever Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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