North Aiken Elementary

Summary:

North Aiken Elementary is a public elementary school serving 466 students in grades PK-5 in Aiken, South Carolina, which is part of the Aiken 01 school district. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 69.1% African American and 100% from low-income households, well above the surrounding schools.

North Aiken Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 20.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in South Carolina for several years, earning a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in effectively educating its student population, which is predominantly from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The stark racial and socioeconomic imbalance at North Aiken Elementary compared to nearby schools, such as Byrd Elementary (13.62% African American) and Oakwood-Windsor Elementary (30.12% free/reduced lunch), is concerning and may indicate systemic inequities in the education system. Despite the school's persistent underperformance, it has not shown significant improvement in its rankings or test scores, suggesting that more targeted interventions and support are needed to address the root causes of its challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Bears Rock Road
       Aiken, SC  29801


(803) 641-2690

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
582nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,489 Help


Students who attend North Aiken Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Schofield Middle
High:    Aiken High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.7%
Hispanic:
15.1%
White:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Aiken Elementary ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.7%), Hispanic (15.1%), White (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Aiken Elementary is 12.8, which is the 5th best among 21 elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Aiken Elementary is $12,489, which is the 6th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Aiken Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Aiken Elementary 582nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Aiken Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 39th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Aiken Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 17.48 479th 542 11.6%
2004 16.78 496th 550 9.8%
2005 25.98 456th 557 18.1%
2006 28.78 443rd 559 20.8%
2007 31.45 442nd 566 21.9%
2008 35.03 424th 577 26.5%
2009 33.72 423rd 580 27.1%
2010 24.13 503rd 589 14.6%
2011 19.66 527th 597 11.7%
2012 6.16 574th 594 3.4%
2013 10.64 567th 599 5.3%
2014 9.51 600th 630 4.8%
2015 22.93 545th 638 14.6%
2016 20.07 529th 619 14.5%
2017 24.30 497th 639 22.2%
2018 15.78 550th 624 11.9%
2019 17.28 552nd 643 14.2%
2021 10.16 578th 622 7.1%
2022 9.67 585th 625 6.4%
2023 13.10 573rd 644 11.0%
2024 11.52 582nd 638 8.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.27 490th 588 16.7%
2019 22.97 498th 600 17.0%
2021 16.38 508th 580 12.4%
2022 13.18 555th 600 7.5%
2023 20.48 512th 608 15.8%
2024 17.46 523rd 599 12.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.10 505th 570 11.4%
2019 16.55 514th 588 12.6%
2021 9.85 520th 554 6.1%
2022 8.28 548th 573 4.4%
2023 15.36 516th 580 11.0%
2024 13.01 518th 565 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at North Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.16 509th 571 10.9%
2019 16.97 513th 590 13.1%
2021 9.48 523rd 561 6.8%
2022 11.02 529th 579 8.6%
2023 10.86 533rd 582 8.4%
2024 9.69 529th 568 6.9%
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Rank History for African American students at North Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.72 253rd 412 38.6%
2019 44.68 243rd 421 42.3%
2021 16.14 328th 350 6.3%
2022 15.41 370th 393 5.9%
2023 26.05 330th 394 16.2%
2024 24.30 313th 369 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

North Aiken Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Aiken Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 191 249 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 193 269 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 183 299 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 197 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 199 288 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 198 291 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 218 341 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 175 310 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 175 310 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 162 371 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 150 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 130 375 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 132 475 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 123 476 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 114 535 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 114 535 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 104 508 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 73 496 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 578
2006 53 468 1 8 0 n/a n/a 2 532
2007 70 458 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 68 457 0 13 0 n/a n/a 3 541
2009 73 461 1 11 1 n/a n/a 2 549
2010 62 431 1 10 0 n/a n/a 3 507
2011 61 427 0 14 0 0 11 0 513
2012 45 453 0 13 0 0 17 0 528
2013 54 434 0 16 3 0 8 0 515
2014 31 423 0 23 2 0 9 0 488
2015 29 430 0 18 1 0 12 0 490
2016 49 416 1 22 0 0 10 0 498
2017 53 368 2 21 0 0 5 0 449
2018 46 372 2 24 0 0 12 0 456
2019 50 357 2 24 0 0 12 0 445
2020 47 346 2 36 1 0 17 0 449
2021 54 317 2 48 0 0 29 0 450
2022 46 318 3 54 0 0 35 0 456
2023 47 322 2 65 0 0 30 0 466
2024 47 287 2 64 0 0 24 0 424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Aiken Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 21.0 21.0 n/a
1989 463 21.8 21.2 n/a
1990 486 22.2 21.8 n/a
1991 467 23.2 20.1 50.3
1992 488 24.1 20.2 51
1993 492 24.5 20.1 53.9
1994 565 43.3 13.0 42.1
1995 487 30.5 16.0 70
1996 487 30.5 16.0 70
1997 535 27.0 19.8 70.3
1998 485 30.0 16.2 67.4
1999 508 29.0 17.5 76.4
2000 611 42.0 14.5 77.3
2001 601 44.0 13.7 80
2002 656 45.0 14.6 85.7
2003 656 45.0 14.6 85.7
2004 613 49.8 12.3 86.9
2005 578 46.9 12.3 88.4
2006 532 47.4 11.2 85.3
2007 535 66.9 8.0 80.9
2008 541 46.4 11.7 90.9
2009 549 45.7 12.0 85
2010 507 37.1 13.6 88.1
2011 513 33.8 15.1 85.8
2012 528 34.3 15.3 88.8
2013 515 37.5 13.7 94.4
2014 488 36.0 13.5 92.8
2015 490 37.0 13.2 84.1
2016 498 36.0 13.8 94
2017 449 35.0 12.8 100
2018 456 35.3 12.9 100
2019 445 32.5 13.6 100
2020 449 33.7 13.3 100
2021 450 32.2 13.9 100
2022 456 34.0 13.4 100
2023 466 37.0 12.5 100
2024 424 33.0 12.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Aiken Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 21.0 21.0 n/a
1989 463 21.8 21.2 n/a
1990 486 22.2 21.8 n/a
1991 467 23.2 20.1 50.3
1992 488 24.1 20.2 51
1993 492 24.5 20.1 53.9
1994 565 43.3 13.0 42.1
1995 487 30.5 16.0 70
1996 487 30.5 16.0 70
1997 535 27.0 19.8 70.3
1998 485 30.0 16.2 67.4
1999 508 29.0 17.5 76.4
2000 611 42.0 14.5 77.3
2001 601 44.0 13.7 80
2002 656 45.0 14.6 85.7
2003 656 45.0 14.6 85.7
2004 613 49.8 12.3 86.9
2005 578 46.9 12.3 88.4
2006 532 47.4 11.2 85.3
2007 535 66.9 8.0 80.9
2008 541 46.4 11.7 90.9
2009 549 45.7 12.0 85
2010 507 37.1 13.6 88.1
2011 513 33.8 15.1 85.8
2012 528 34.3 15.3 88.8
2013 515 37.5 13.7 94.4
2014 488 36.0 13.5 92.8
2015 490 37.0 13.2 84.1
2016 498 36.0 13.8 94
2017 449 35.0 12.8 100
2018 456 35.3 12.9 100
2019 445 32.5 13.6 100
2020 449 33.7 13.3 100
2021 450 32.2 13.9 100
2022 456 34.0 13.4 100
2023 466 37.0 12.5 100
2024 424 33.0 12.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Aiken Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,190 (11.0%) $529 (4.9%) $1,719 (15.9%) $8,274 (76.6%) $814 (7.5%) $9,088 (84.1%) $10,806
2020 $1,142 (9.8%) $535 (4.6%) $1,677 (14.5%) $8,917 (76.9%) $1,001 (8.6%) $9,918 (85.5%) $11,595
2021 $1,245 (10.3%) $699 (5.8%) $1,944 (16.1%) $9,244 (76.7%) $865 (7.2%) $10,109 (83.9%) $12,053
2022 $1,531 (12.1%) $1,129 (8.9%) $2,660 (21.0%) $8,959 (70.8%) $1,044 (8.2%) $10,002 (79.0%) $12,662
2023 $1,705 (13.7%) $701 (5.6%) $2,406 (19.3%) $8,891 (71.2%) $1,192 (9.5%) $10,083 (80.7%) $12,489

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Aiken Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 552nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 573rd of 644 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Aiken Elementary)32.733.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)5151.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Aiken Elementary)48.337.3
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)54.348.5
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (North Aiken Elementary)30.811.5
 19.3%
   4th Grade Science (Aiken 01)54.842.8
 12%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Aiken Elementary)14.334.4
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)46.853.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Aiken Elementary)23.419.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)46.540.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Aiken Elementary)14.528
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)39.249.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Aiken Elementary)33.324
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)45.336.1
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445466
 4.7%
African American357322
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2465
 170.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5047
 6%
Two or More Races1230
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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North Aiken Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.8% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at North Aiken Elementary are 68% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend North Aiken Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Schofield Middle
High : Aiken High

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended North Aiken Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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