Is Rocky Creek Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Rocky Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 863 students attended Rocky Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Creek Elementary?

Students at Rocky Creek Elementary are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Rocky Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rocky Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Beechwood Middle High : Lexington High

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:
80^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,345

Students who attend Rocky Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Beechwood Middle
High:	Lexington High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 863

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

6.0%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Compare Details Rocky Creek Elementary ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

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 80^th 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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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Lexington 01:

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

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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
2013	82.81	67^th	599	88.8%
2014	87.91	35^th	630	94.4%
2015	91.41	27^th	638	95.8%
2016	89.51	36^th	619	94.2%
2017	83.92	85^th	639	86.7%
2018	87.84	60^th	624	90.4%
2019	84.52	87^th	643	86.5%
2021	77.69	127^th	622	79.6%
2022	81.65	105^th	625	83.2%
2023	82.81	99^th	644	84.6%
2024	85.81	80^th	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
2018	86.43	52^nd	588	91.2%
2019	75.59	116^th	600	80.7%
2021	74.48	120^th	580	79.3%
2022	77.72	108^th	600	82.0%
2023	78.65	99^th	608	83.7%
2024	86.43	52^nd	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
2018	86.91	59^th	570	89.6%
2019	83.10	80^th	588	86.4%
2021	68.48	159^th	554	71.3%
2022	78.41	112^th	573	80.5%
2023	82.35	88^th	580	84.8%
2024	87.63	52^nd	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
2021	84.31	13^th	122	89.3%
2022	69.08	37^th	151	75.5%
2023	64.97	39^th	174	77.6%
2024	58.00	54^th	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
2021	71.52	37^th	147	74.8%
2022	70.24	28^th	109	74.3%
2023	65.63	49^th	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
2018	85.49	71^st	571	87.6%
2019	80.43	99^th	590	83.2%
2021	80.41	95^th	561	83.1%
2022	80.89	99^th	579	82.9%
2023	78.64	113^th	582	80.6%
2024	79.43	113^th	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
2018	72.49	111^th	457	75.7%
2019	67.58	149^th	472	68.4%
2021	54.01	214^th	439	51.3%
2022	62.56	163^rd	455	64.2%
2023	62.61	168^th	463	63.7%
2024	65.90	156^th	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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rocky Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	472	29	7	23	2	0	25	558
2012	533	27	9	33	4	0	18	624
2013	530	41	8	22	2	0	22	625
2014	540	50	9	23	2	0	27	651
2015	549	37	12	32	2	0	27	659
2016	562	38	18	33	2	0	24	677
2017	562	40	14	34	2	1	22	675
2018	610	51	16	39	1	1	29	747
2019	615	43	17	28	1	1	25	730
2020	686	50	20	36	2	2	30	826
2021	720	42	15	35	3	4	35	854
2022	731	48	16	40	4	2	38	879
2023	714	43	16	52	4	3	31	863

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

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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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Creek Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 87^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th 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)	64.7	74.4	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)	60.1	59.7	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)	71.4	76.3	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)	68.2	58.8	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Rocky Creek Elementary)	68.3	51.7	16.6%
4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)	58	47.1	10.9%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Creek Elementary)	65.8	67.3	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)	57.1	61.8	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)	65	58.2	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)	57.6	52.1	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Creek Elementary)	65	75.2	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)	50.8	60	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Creek Elementary)	62.2	65	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)	55.1	49.9	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	730	863	18.2%
African American	43	43
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	17	16	5.9%
Hispanic	28	52	85.7%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	615	714	16.1%
Two or More Races	25	31	24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.3%	17.5%	2.8%

Schools Near Rocky Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Rocky Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Calks Ferry Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-4200	863	60	14.3	17.5%	714 (82.7%)	43 (5.0%)	52 (6.0%)	16 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (3.6%)	85.8	80^th of 638 public elementary schools	87.5%		82.8	99^th of 644 public elementary schools	84.6%	19	69.0	76.9	65.0	79.9	73.1	60.5	$11,345	$583	$400	$983	$9,409	$954	$10,362
Lake Murray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Wise Ferry Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-3100	901	60	15.1	12.5%	695 (77.1%)	65 (7.2%)	32 (3.6%)	62 (6.9%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.7%)	95.1	23^rd of 638 public elementary schools	96.4%		95	23^rd of 644 public elementary schools	96.4%		76.8	79.7	85.6	90.5	76.7	77.4	$12,475	$745	$438	$1,183	$10,297	$995	$11,292
Pleasant Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	664 Rawl Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-2800	898	65	13.8	13.8%	641 (71.4%)	87 (9.7%)	75 (8.4%)	41 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.6%)	78	136^th of 638 public elementary schools	78.7%		77.7	132^nd of 644 public elementary schools	79.5%	4	73.0	74.3	69.9	61.7	64.5	47.3	$11,206	$693	$428	$1,121	$9,122	$963	$10,084
Centerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4147 Augusta Highway	Gilbert	29054	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-1610	816	64	12.8	31.4%	589 (72.2%)	68 (8.3%)	99 (12.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	48.7	329^th of 638 public elementary schools	48.4%		48.1	326^th of 644 public elementary schools	49.4%	3	55.9	50.4	43.8	63.0	55.8	32.4
New Providence Elementary	Public	K-5	1118 Old Cherokee Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-3300	803	56	14.3	12.7%	602 (75.0%)	60 (7.5%)	33 (4.1%)	76 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.9%)	93.1	30^th of 638 public elementary schools	95.3%		94.2	28^th of 644 public elementary schools	95.7%	2	72.8	83.1	87.1	76.3	78.2	70.2	$11,716	$675	$507	$1,181	$9,576	$959	$10,535
Gilbert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Main Street	Gilbert	29054	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-1600	768	68	11.2	45.1%	531 (69.1%)	54 (7.0%)	143 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	30.4	442^nd of 638 public elementary schools	30.7%		25.4	490^th of 644 public elementary schools	23.9%	48	41.8	41.9	49.6	36.8	29.1	41.9	$14,163	$1,055	$670	$1,725	$11,281	$1,157	$12,438
Lexington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	116 Azalea Drive	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-4000	701	53	13.2	33.2%	369 (52.6%)	188 (26.8%)	66 (9.4%)	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.3%)	40.7	378^th of 638 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.5	394^th of 644 public elementary schools	38.8%	16	44.4	47.7	54.7	44.4	46.5	37.8	$13,808	$860	$565	$1,424	$11,191	$1,193	$12,384
Deerfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	638 Longs Pond Road	Lexington	29073	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-5500	803	62	12.9	31.5%	460 (57.3%)	161 (20.0%)	101 (12.6%)	17 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	58 (7.2%)	56.9	272^nd of 638 public elementary schools	57.4%		55.3	277^th of 644 public elementary schools	57.0%	5	53.5	55.3	58.0	51.2	53.4	49.6	$12,242	$705	$627	$1,333	$9,848	$1,060	$10,909
Red Bank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	246 Community Drive	Lexington	29073	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-4600	568	47	12.1	41.0%	336 (59.2%)	113 (19.9%)	66 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.0%)	58.3	261^st of 638 public elementary schools	59.1%		45.8	339^th of 644 public elementary schools	47.4%	78	59.5	57.8	53.8	54.7	50.6	47.7	$14,804	$1,418	$703	$2,121	$11,528	$1,156	$12,684
Midway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	180 Midway Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-0300	891	67	13.2	9.2%	704 (79.0%)	41 (4.6%)	43 (4.8%)	58 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	41 (4.6%)	91.3	40^th of 638 public elementary schools	93.7%		90.7	50^th of 644 public elementary schools	92.2%	10	62.7	80.4	79.2	78.6	79.8	79.9	$11,784	$605	$454	$1,059	$9,806	$918	$10,724

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