Rocky Creek Elementary

Summary:

Rocky Creek Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 863 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Lexington 01 School District.

Rocky Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with significantly higher academic performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69% of 3rd graders, 76.9% of 4th graders, and 65% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58.2%, 62.6%, and 60.1% for the Lexington 01 district, respectively. In mathematics, 79.9% of 3rd graders, 73.1% of 4th graders, and 60.5% of 5th graders at Rocky Creek Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 59.4%, 58.9%, and 50% for the district. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.73%) and a lower percentage of African American (4.98%) and Hispanic (6.03%) students compared to the district and state averages.

While Rocky Creek Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, it is important to examine the school's equity and inclusion efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are receiving the support they need to succeed. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.5%) suggests that it serves a more affluent population, which could be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance. Nearby schools like Midway Elementary, Carolina Springs Elementary, and Deerfield Elementary may offer different demographic and socioeconomic profiles that could provide valuable insights for continuous improvement at Rocky Creek Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 430 Calks Ferry Road
       Lexington, SC  29072


(803) 821-4200

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,345 Help


Students who attend Rocky Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beechwood Middle
High:    Lexington High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  806

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
6.1%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Creek Elementary ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.81. (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: White (81%), Hispanic (6.1%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary is 13.6. 13 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Creek Elementary is $11,345. 14 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Creek Elementary 80th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Rocky Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 82.81 67th 599 88.8%
2014 87.91 35th 630 94.4%
2015 91.41 27th 638 95.8%
2016 89.51 36th 619 94.2%
2017 83.92 85th 639 86.7%
2018 87.84 60th 624 90.4%
2019 84.52 87th 643 86.5%
2021 77.69 127th 622 79.6%
2022 81.65 105th 625 83.2%
2023 82.81 99th 644 84.6%
2024 85.81 80th 638 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.43 52nd 588 91.2%
2019 75.59 116th 600 80.7%
2021 74.48 120th 580 79.3%
2022 77.72 108th 600 82.0%
2023 78.65 99th 608 83.7%
2024 86.43 52nd 599 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.91 59th 570 89.6%
2019 83.10 80th 588 86.4%
2021 68.48 159th 554 71.3%
2022 78.41 112th 573 80.5%
2023 82.35 88th 580 84.8%
2024 87.63 52nd 565 90.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.31 13th 122 89.3%
2022 69.08 37th 151 75.5%
2023 64.97 39th 174 77.6%
2024 58.00 54th 143 62.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.52 37th 147 74.8%
2022 70.24 28th 109 74.3%
2023 65.63 49th 105 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.49 71st 571 87.6%
2019 80.43 99th 590 83.2%
2021 80.41 95th 561 83.1%
2022 80.89 99th 579 82.9%
2023 78.64 113th 582 80.6%
2024 79.43 113th 568 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rocky Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 111th 457 75.7%
2019 67.58 149th 472 68.4%
2021 54.01 214th 439 51.3%
2022 62.56 163rd 455 64.2%
2023 62.61 168th 463 63.7%
2024 65.90 156th 441 64.6%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Open Quote We love this school! The principal, assistant principal and all teachers truly care about your children. The school is a very loving atmosphere. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 472 29 7 23 2 0 25 0 558
2012 533 27 9 33 4 0 18 0 624
2013 530 41 8 22 2 0 22 0 625
2014 540 50 9 23 2 0 27 0 651
2015 549 37 12 32 2 0 27 0 659
2016 562 38 18 33 2 0 24 0 677
2017 562 40 14 34 2 1 22 0 675
2018 610 51 16 39 1 1 29 0 747
2019 615 43 17 28 1 1 25 0 730
2020 686 50 20 36 2 2 30 0 826
2021 720 42 15 35 3 4 35 0 854
2022 731 48 16 40 4 2 38 0 879
2023 714 43 16 52 4 3 31 0 863
2024 653 40 23 49 2 3 36 0 806

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 Rocky Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 558 4.0 139.5 18.6
2012 624 37.3 16.7 21
2013 625 38.8 16.1 26.6
2014 651 37.3 17.4 27.2
2015 659 36.0 18.3 24.1
2016 677 45.0 15.0 24.5
2017 675 44.3 15.2 25.2
2018 747 48.0 15.5 24.6
2019 730 51.5 14.1 20.3
2020 826 52.1 15.8 20.1
2021 854 54.9 15.5 19.6
2022 879 58.9 14.9 14.7
2023 863 60.2 14.3 17.5
2024 806 59.1 13.6 29.4

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 Rocky Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 558 4.0 139.5 18.6
2012 624 37.3 16.7 21
2013 625 38.8 16.1 26.6
2014 651 37.3 17.4 27.2
2015 659 36.0 18.3 24.1
2016 677 45.0 15.0 24.5
2017 675 44.3 15.2 25.2
2018 747 48.0 15.5 24.6
2019 730 51.5 14.1 20.3
2020 826 52.1 15.8 20.1
2021 854 54.9 15.5 19.6
2022 879 58.9 14.9 14.7
2023 863 60.2 14.3 17.5
2024 806 59.1 13.6 29.4

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 Rocky Creek 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 $279 (2.9%) $185 (1.9%) $464 (4.8%) $8,185 (85.3%) $944 (9.8%) $9,129 (95.2%) $9,593
2020 $382 (3.7%) $200 (1.9%) $582 (5.7%) $8,830 (86.1%) $845 (8.2%) $9,675 (94.3%) $10,257
2021 $304 (3.1%) $158 (1.6%) $462 (4.7%) $8,459 (85.6%) $960 (9.7%) $9,420 (95.3%) $9,882
2022 $514 (4.8%) $349 (3.3%) $864 (8.1%) $8,769 (82.6%) $980 (9.2%) $9,749 (91.9%) $10,613
2023 $583 (5.1%) $400 (3.5%) $983 (8.7%) $9,409 (82.9%) $954 (8.4%) $10,362 (91.3%) $11,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Creek Elementary)64.774.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)60.159.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)71.476.3
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)68.258.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Rocky Creek Elementary)68.351.7
 16.6%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)5847.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Creek Elementary)65.867.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)57.161.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)6558.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)57.652.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Creek Elementary)6575.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.860
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)62.265
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)55.149.9
 5.2%
   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 Students730863
 18.2%
African American4343
American Indian14
 300%
Asian1716
 5.9%
Hispanic2852
 85.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White615714
 16.1%
Two or More Races2531
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%17.5%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Rocky Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beechwood Middle
High : Lexington High

Students at Rocky Creek Elementary are 81% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 806 students attended Rocky Creek Elementary.

Rocky Creek Elementary ranks 80th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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