Aiken Elementary

Summary:

Aiken Elementary is a public elementary school serving 524 students in grades PK-5 in Aiken, South Carolina, which is part of the Aiken 01 school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.74% White, 47.33% African American, 4.77% Hispanic, 0.95% Asian, and 8.21% two or more races.

Academically, Aiken Elementary performs on par with or slightly above the Aiken 01 district and state averages, with particularly strong performance in 4th grade Science. The school's African American and White students outperform their peers in the district and state, but the school faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps for its low-income and students with disabilities subgroups. Aiken Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 176 out of 638 schools in 2014-2015 to 343 out of 622 schools in 2020-2021, with its SchoolDigger rating varying from 2 to 4 stars out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary, Byrd Elementary, and North Aiken Elementary, Aiken Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger. However, schools like Chukker Creek Elementary and Millbrook Elementary within the Aiken 01 district demonstrate even higher academic achievement, suggesting that Aiken Elementary could learn from their best practices to further improve its overall outcomes and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2050 Pine Log Road
       Aiken, SC  29803


(803) 641-2740

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,774 Help


Students who attend Aiken Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Schofield Middle
High:    Aiken High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.3%
White:
38.7%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aiken Elementary ranks better than 55.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th 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 54.65. (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 Aiken Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aiken 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aiken Elementary is $11,774, which is the 9th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aiken Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken Elementary 286th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Aiken Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Aiken 01:

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


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Rank History for Aiken Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.77 33rd 542 93.9%
2004 88.89 25th 550 95.5%
2005 82.19 68th 557 87.8%
2006 82.84 62nd 559 88.9%
2007 79.69 88th 566 84.5%
2008 81.35 70th 577 87.9%
2009 78.88 88th 580 84.8%
2010 76.64 113th 589 80.8%
2011 75.00 126th 597 78.9%
2012 75.89 118th 594 80.1%
2013 61.32 245th 599 59.1%
2014 67.17 202nd 630 67.9%
2015 64.67 176th 638 72.4%
2016 67.03 188th 619 69.6%
2017 65.67 200th 639 68.7%
2018 57.33 256th 624 59.0%
2019 67.10 201st 643 68.7%
2021 44.49 343rd 622 44.9%
2022 56.84 260th 625 58.4%
2023 60.96 239th 644 62.9%
2024 54.65 286th 638 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 269th 588 54.3%
2019 64.73 207th 600 65.5%
2021 37.16 385th 580 33.6%
2022 56.42 257th 600 57.2%
2023 51.32 282nd 608 53.6%
2024 46.78 319th 599 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.99 289th 570 49.3%
2019 60.47 231st 588 60.7%
2021 36.03 357th 554 35.6%
2022 57.27 240th 573 58.1%
2023 59.04 231st 580 60.2%
2024 55.33 246th 565 56.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.80 110th 189 41.8%
2021 17.24 105th 122 13.9%
2022 38.40 93rd 151 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 208th 571 63.6%
2019 68.81 176th 590 70.2%
2021 47.81 293rd 561 47.8%
2022 52.72 271st 579 53.2%
2023 59.12 229th 582 60.7%
2024 50.68 274th 568 51.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.64 165th 412 60.0%
2019 61.66 136th 421 67.7%
2021 46.32 179th 350 48.9%
2022 54.35 162nd 393 58.8%
2023 50.58 180th 394 54.3%
2024 55.75 146th 369 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at Aiken Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 178th 457 61.1%
2019 76.73 89th 472 81.1%
2021 50.83 228th 439 48.1%
2022 64.95 154th 455 66.2%
2023 71.09 130th 463 71.9%
2024 55.95 209th 441 52.6%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aiken Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 767 318 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1989 755 357 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
1990 785 391 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1189
1991 810 414 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
1992 856 374 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1255
1993 798 410 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1232
1994 757 395 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1178
1995 573 262 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1996 573 262 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1997 557 277 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1998 552 285 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 529 317 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2000 519 292 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 830
2001 517 297 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2002 497 299 15 6 4 n/a n/a 3 824
2003 497 299 15 6 4 n/a n/a 3 824
2004 509 305 13 10 4 n/a n/a 2 843
2005 534 352 12 16 1 n/a n/a 5 920
2006 507 312 12 13 2 n/a n/a 7 853
2007 569 316 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2008 514 344 12 30 1 n/a n/a 11 912
2009 489 325 15 31 6 n/a n/a 16 882
2010 454 371 10 34 4 n/a n/a 10 883
2011 416 310 12 41 4 1 32 0 816
2012 428 298 10 36 2 0 33 0 807
2013 439 320 11 39 0 0 33 0 842
2014 430 301 14 34 0 0 36 0 815
2015 409 340 17 31 0 1 32 0 830
2016 394 364 16 40 0 0 25 0 839
2017 391 367 19 46 2 0 32 0 857
2018 346 373 17 45 1 0 35 0 817
2019 295 360 14 32 1 2 23 0 727
2020 277 333 8 34 1 0 30 0 683
2021 238 296 6 29 1 0 38 0 608
2022 218 232 8 31 1 0 38 0 528
2023 203 248 5 25 0 0 43 0 524

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 Aiken Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 48.5 22.6 n/a
1989 1126 52.7 21.3 n/a
1990 1189 54.0 22.0 n/a
1991 1249 59.8 20.8 23.2
1992 1255 66.2 18.9 24.5
1993 1232 66.2 18.6 30.8
1994 1178 66.5 17.7 25.2
1995 850 46.5 18.3 31.2
1996 850 46.5 18.3 31.2
1997 848 43.8 19.4 28.9
1998 855 46.7 18.3 31.5
1999 863 47.2 18.3 30.1
2000 830 48.3 17.2 31.6
2001 832 52.5 15.8 34.1
2002 824 46.4 17.8 34.8
2003 824 46.4 17.8 34.8
2004 843 46.5 18.1 40.1
2005 920 52.0 17.7 43.9
2006 853 52.5 16.2 39.4
2007 916 75.9 12.1 39.7
2008 912 53.1 17.2 40.6
2009 882 51.1 17.3 43
2010 883 46.5 18.9 49.6
2011 816 46.8 17.4 49.4
2012 807 45.7 17.6 51.8
2013 842 46.1 18.2 55.2
2014 815 46.0 17.7 53.1
2015 830 48.0 17.2 54.7
2016 839 50.0 16.7 56.3
2017 857 50.0 17.1 62.4
2018 817 51.0 16.0 60.6
2019 727 49.0 14.8 61.1
2020 683 48.6 14.0 99.6
2021 608 45.6 13.3 68.8
2022 528 41.0 12.8 100
2023 524 39.0 13.4 100

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 Aiken Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 48.5 22.6 n/a
1989 1126 52.7 21.3 n/a
1990 1189 54.0 22.0 n/a
1991 1249 59.8 20.8 23.2
1992 1255 66.2 18.9 24.5
1993 1232 66.2 18.6 30.8
1994 1178 66.5 17.7 25.2
1995 850 46.5 18.3 31.2
1996 850 46.5 18.3 31.2
1997 848 43.8 19.4 28.9
1998 855 46.7 18.3 31.5
1999 863 47.2 18.3 30.1
2000 830 48.3 17.2 31.6
2001 832 52.5 15.8 34.1
2002 824 46.4 17.8 34.8
2003 824 46.4 17.8 34.8
2004 843 46.5 18.1 40.1
2005 920 52.0 17.7 43.9
2006 853 52.5 16.2 39.4
2007 916 75.9 12.1 39.7
2008 912 53.1 17.2 40.6
2009 882 51.1 17.3 43
2010 883 46.5 18.9 49.6
2011 816 46.8 17.4 49.4
2012 807 45.7 17.6 51.8
2013 842 46.1 18.2 55.2
2014 815 46.0 17.7 53.1
2015 830 48.0 17.2 54.7
2016 839 50.0 16.7 56.3
2017 857 50.0 17.1 62.4
2018 817 51.0 16.0 60.6
2019 727 49.0 14.8 61.1
2020 683 48.6 14.0 99.6
2021 608 45.6 13.3 68.8
2022 528 41.0 12.8 100
2023 524 39.0 13.4 100

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 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 $673 (8.1%) $373 (4.5%) $1,047 (12.6%) $6,484 (78.3%) $749 (9.0%) $7,233 (87.4%) $8,279
2020 $756 (8.1%) $335 (3.6%) $1,091 (11.7%) $7,377 (79.1%) $859 (9.2%) $8,235 (88.3%) $9,326
2021 $875 (8.7%) $293 (2.9%) $1,168 (11.6%) $8,121 (80.5%) $800 (7.9%) $8,920 (88.4%) $10,088
2022 $933 (7.8%) $1,018 (8.6%) $1,951 (16.4%) $9,086 (76.4%) $857 (7.2%) $9,943 (83.6%) $11,894
2023 $1,421 (12.1%) $621 (5.3%) $2,041 (17.3%) $8,788 (74.6%) $945 (8.0%) $9,732 (82.7%) $11,774

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aiken Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 239th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary)6052
 8%
   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 (Aiken Elementary)6045.9
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)54.348.5
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Aiken Elementary)54.754.7
   4th Grade Science (Aiken 01)54.842.8
 12%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary)52.372
 19.7%
   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 (Aiken Elementary)54.756
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)46.540.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken Elementary)4858.6
 10.6%
   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 (Aiken Elementary)4843.4
 4.6%
   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 Students727524
 27.9%
African American360248
 31.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian145
 64.3%
Hispanic3225
 21.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White295203
 31.2%
Two or More Races2343
 87%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%100%
 38.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aiken Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Aiken Elementary.

Aiken Elementary ranks 286th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Aiken Elementary are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Aiken Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Schofield Middle
High : Aiken High


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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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