Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Aiken 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Aiken Elementary serves the northwest part of Aiken, SC, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Aiken Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
North Aiken 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 North Aiken Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#994 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
63%
31%
White
12%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Aiken Elementary School's ranking?
North Aiken Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Aiken Elementary School often compared to?
North Aiken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aiken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend North Aiken Elementary School?
440 students attend North Aiken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Aiken Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Aiken Elementary School?
North Aiken Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Aiken Elementary School offer ?
North Aiken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Aiken Elementary School part of?
North Aiken Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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