Jackson Creek Elementary School

7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223

Rating

Bottom 50%

Jackson Creek Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Jackson Creek Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 531 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Jackson Creek Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

531 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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School Rankings

Jackson Creek Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jackson Creek Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#864 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

11%

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Black

72%

33%

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White

49%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.65

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

59%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richland 02 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Jackson Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Jackson Creek Elementary School?

531 students attend Jackson Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Jackson Creek Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Creek Elementary School?

Jackson Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Jackson Creek Elementary School offer ?

Jackson Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Jackson Creek Elementary School part of?

Jackson Creek Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 531 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education