Ambler Elementary

Summary:

Ambler Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pickens, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 366. The school is part of the Pickens 01 District, which is ranked 16th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ambler Elementary consistently outperforms the Pickens 01 District and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Ambler Elementary had over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district's and state's lower proficiency rates. The school's science proficiency for 4th graders was also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Ambler Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 44th out of 599 South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Ambler Elementary's student population is predominantly white, with 85.52% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's racial makeup is less diverse compared to some nearby schools, such as Crosswell Elementary, West End Elementary, and Forest Acres Elementary, Ambler Elementary's academic performance is not solely attributable to its racial makeup. The school's success highlights the importance of effective teaching practices, resource allocation, and a focus on supporting all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 838 Ambler School Road
       Pickens, SC  29671


(864) 397-1200

District: Pickens 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,162 Help


Students who attend Ambler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pickens Middle
High:    Pickens High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Ambler Elementary ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.4. (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 Ambler Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pickens 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ambler Elementary is 15.5. 11 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ambler Elementary is $10,162. 8 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ambler Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ambler Elementary 81st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ambler Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens 01 16th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ambler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ambler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.14 86th 542 84.1%
2004 85.29 52nd 550 90.5%
2005 84.57 54th 557 90.3%
2006 82.84 63rd 559 88.7%
2007 79.90 86th 566 84.8%
2008 80.22 79th 577 86.3%
2009 81.47 75th 580 87.1%
2010 82.91 69th 589 88.3%
2011 85.05 47th 597 92.1%
2012 85.79 41st 594 93.1%
2013 87.13 39th 599 93.5%
2014 86.02 43rd 630 93.2%
2015 68.87 145th 638 77.3%
2016 82.42 90th 619 85.5%
2019 85.74 79th 643 87.7%
2021 75.52 143rd 622 77.0%
2022 75.50 152nd 625 75.7%
2023 76.35 140th 644 78.3%
2024 85.40 81st 638 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ambler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.82 42nd 600 93.0%
2021 85.95 57th 580 90.2%
2022 80.83 89th 600 85.2%
2023 76.22 120th 608 80.3%
2024 87.40 44th 599 92.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ambler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.68 65th 588 88.9%
2021 67.80 166th 554 70.0%
2022 71.39 150th 573 73.8%
2023 81.02 96th 580 83.4%
2024 85.79 68th 565 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ambler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.19 76th 590 87.1%
2021 78.68 107th 561 80.9%
2022 75.64 136th 579 76.5%
2023 66.17 188th 582 67.7%
2024 82.05 91st 568 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ambler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.20 160th 472 66.1%
2021 54.59 211th 439 51.9%
2022 49.70 251st 455 44.8%
2023 52.95 234th 463 49.5%
2024 64.74 166th 441 62.4%
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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.

Ambler Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ambler Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 282 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1990 260 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 239 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 252 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 256 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 245 3 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 245 3 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 227 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 261 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 276 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 263 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 250 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 269 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 269 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 241 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 6 265
2005 256 5 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2006 253 5 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2007 259 6 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 269 4 3 9 1 n/a n/a 1 287
2009 238 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 2 254
2010 259 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 2 273
2011 241 7 0 7 0 0 4 0 259
2012 218 5 0 9 0 0 0 0 232
2013 234 1 0 13 0 0 3 0 251
2014 245 3 0 9 0 0 5 0 262
2015 234 4 0 14 0 0 7 0 259
2016 233 4 0 10 0 0 4 0 251
2017 304 8 0 17 0 0 10 0 339
2018 332 4 0 12 0 0 9 0 357
2019 333 5 0 17 0 0 8 0 363
2020 331 7 0 21 0 0 13 0 372
2021 310 5 1 27 0 0 13 0 356
2022 340 5 2 21 2 0 21 0 391
2023 313 9 2 20 2 0 20 0 366
2024 303 8 2 17 2 0 10 0 342

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

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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 Ambler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 14.2 19.3 n/a
1989 283 14.3 19.7 n/a
1990 261 14.4 18.1 n/a
1991 253 14.2 17.8 9.5
1992 241 14.3 16.8 12.4
1993 254 14.0 18.1 19.3
1994 259 12.0 21.6 17.4
1995 256 16.5 15.5 16
1996 256 16.5 15.5 16
1997 237 15.0 15.8 24.5
1998 270 16.0 16.9 21.9
1999 286 17.5 16.3 29.4
2000 276 20.0 13.8 27.5
2001 265 19.0 13.9 26
2002 284 19.0 14.9 35.6
2003 284 19.0 14.9 35.6
2004 265 18.0 14.7 45.2
2005 276 18.9 14.6 45.7
2006 271 17.7 15.3 48
2007 280 27.5 10.2 50.4
2008 287 18.8 15.3 45.8
2009 254 22.3 11.4 48.8
2010 273 16.1 16.9 50.6
2011 259 15.9 16.2 49
2012 232 14.8 15.6 52.6
2013 251 16.0 15.6 55
2014 262 16.0 16.3 50.8
2015 259 15.0 17.2 48.3
2016 251 15.0 16.7 53
2017 339 19.5 17.3 100
2018 357 22.5 15.8 100
2019 363 20.9 17.3 47.4
2020 372 21.0 17.7 43.8
2021 356 22.0 16.1 54.5
2022 391 22.5 17.3 45
2023 366 23.0 15.9 73.2
2024 342 22.0 15.5 62.9

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 Ambler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 14.2 19.3 n/a
1989 283 14.3 19.7 n/a
1990 261 14.4 18.1 n/a
1991 253 14.2 17.8 9.5
1992 241 14.3 16.8 12.4
1993 254 14.0 18.1 19.3
1994 259 12.0 21.6 17.4
1995 256 16.5 15.5 16
1996 256 16.5 15.5 16
1997 237 15.0 15.8 24.5
1998 270 16.0 16.9 21.9
1999 286 17.5 16.3 29.4
2000 276 20.0 13.8 27.5
2001 265 19.0 13.9 26
2002 284 19.0 14.9 35.6
2003 284 19.0 14.9 35.6
2004 265 18.0 14.7 45.2
2005 276 18.9 14.6 45.7
2006 271 17.7 15.3 48
2007 280 27.5 10.2 50.4
2008 287 18.8 15.3 45.8
2009 254 22.3 11.4 48.8
2010 273 16.1 16.9 50.6
2011 259 15.9 16.2 49
2012 232 14.8 15.6 52.6
2013 251 16.0 15.6 55
2014 262 16.0 16.3 50.8
2015 259 15.0 17.2 48.3
2016 251 15.0 16.7 53
2017 339 19.5 17.3 100
2018 357 22.5 15.8 100
2019 363 20.9 17.3 47.4
2020 372 21.0 17.7 43.8
2021 356 22.0 16.1 54.5
2022 391 22.5 17.3 45
2023 366 23.0 15.9 73.2
2024 342 22.0 15.5 62.9

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 Ambler 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 $662 (7.3%) $334 (3.7%) $995 (11.0%) $6,898 (76.0%) $1,185 (13.1%) $8,083 (89.0%) $9,079
2020 $658 (7.4%) $292 (3.3%) $950 (10.7%) $6,908 (78.1%) $986 (11.1%) $7,894 (89.3%) $8,844
2021 $662 (7.1%) $267 (2.9%) $929 (10.0%) $7,430 (80.1%) $913 (9.8%) $8,342 (90.0%) $9,271
2022 $860 (8.3%) $541 (5.2%) $1,401 (13.5%) $8,008 (76.9%) $1,007 (9.7%) $9,015 (86.6%) $10,415
2023 $879 (8.6%) $675 (6.6%) $1,554 (15.3%) $7,594 (74.7%) $1,014 (10.0%) $8,608 (84.7%) $10,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ambler Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 644 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ambler Elementary)5174
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)57.357.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ambler Elementary)7068.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)66.259.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Ambler Elementary)70.260.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pickens 01)6155.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ambler Elementary)70.263.2
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)59.863.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ambler Elementary)67.557.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)62.151.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ambler Elementary)62.562.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)47.559.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ambler Elementary)7550.9
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)56.151.8
 4.3%
   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 Students363366
 0.8%
African American59
 80%
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic1720
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White333313
 6%
Two or More Races820
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%73.2%
 25.8%


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Students who attend Ambler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pickens Middle
High : Pickens High

Students at Ambler Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Ambler Elementary ranks 81st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Ambler 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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