Jackson Creek Elementary

Summary:

Jackson Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 545 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 02 school district, which is ranked 33 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Jackson Creek Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (76.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 48.84% to 61.08%, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.9% of 3rd graders at Jackson Creek were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 64.48% to 79.3%. Despite these challenges, Jackson Creek Elementary's African American students perform relatively well compared to other schools, ranking in the top 40% of South Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023.

Jackson Creek Elementary has the highest spending per student among the nearby schools, with $15,980 spent per student in 2022-2023. However, this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, as the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking of 483 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The nearby schools, such as E.L. Wright Middle and Polo Road Elementary, show a wide range of academic performance, with some schools significantly outperforming Jackson Creek Elementary and the state average, while others also struggle.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 790-3800

District: Richland 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
483^rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,980

Students who attend Jackson Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:

Richland Northeast High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 545

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.7%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Creek Elementary ranks worse than 75.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 19^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (76.7%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Creek Elementary is 11.1, which is the 4^th best among 22 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Creek Elementary employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Creek Elementary is $15,980, which is the 2^nd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Creek Elementary 483^rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jackson Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Richland 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 02 33^rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	11.31	588^th	643	8.6%
2021	22.00	483^rd	622	22.3%
2022	44.19	345^th	625	44.8%
2023	28.16	457^th	644	29.0%
2024	24.89	483^rd	638	24.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	17.48	533^rd	588	9.4%
2019	14.82	547^th	600	8.8%
2021	28.32	431^st	580	25.7%
2022	62.21	215^th	600	64.2%
2023	39.32	385^th	608	36.7%
2024	38.66	382^nd	599	36.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	15.86	507^th	570	11.1%
2019	10.62	551^st	588	6.3%
2021	13.76	486^th	554	12.3%
2022	43.23	321^st	573	44.0%
2023	32.92	399^th	580	31.2%
2024	31.87	394^th	565	30.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.74	175^th	189	7.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	9.84	542^nd	571	5.1%
2019	12.42	541^st	590	8.3%
2021	31.78	387^th	561	31.0%
2022	42.96	337^th	579	41.8%
2023	22.66	462^nd	582	20.6%
2024	16.92	486^th	568	14.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	29.76	331^st	412	19.7%
2019	26.89	351^st	421	16.6%
2021	50.73	154^th	350	56.0%
2022	79.82	57^th	393	85.5%
2023	61.04	118^th	394	70.1%
2024	55.84	145^th	369	60.7%

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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 Jackson Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	22	472	24	85	2	1	28	0	634
2019	25	517	28	91	1	1	38	0	701
2020	22	471	25	87	0	0	34	3	642
2021	14	383	26	75	0	0	33	0	531
2022	6	402	7	66	1	0	38	0	520
2023	12	418	5	71	1	3	35	0	545

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	634	43.0	14.7	81.4
2019	701	51.0	13.7	100
2020	642	53.5	12.0	100
2021	531	51.8	10.2	100
2022	520	50.8	10.2	100
2023	545	48.8	11.1	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 Jackson Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	634	43.0	14.7	81.4
2019	701	51.0	13.7	100
2020	642	53.5	12.0	100
2021	531	51.8	10.2	100
2022	520	50.8	10.2	100
2023	545	48.8	11.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson 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	$704 (6.5%)	$522 (4.8%)	$1,226 (11.2%)	$7,997 (73.3%)	$1,683 (15.4%)	$9,679 (88.7%)	$10,906
2020	$744 (6.8%)	$761 (7.0%)	$1,505 (13.8%)	$7,881 (72.5%)	$1,486 (13.7%)	$9,367 (86.2%)	$10,872
2021	$949 (7.8%)	$647 (5.3%)	$1,596 (13.1%)	$9,097 (74.4%)	$1,530 (12.5%)	$10,628 (87.0%)	$12,223
2022	$1,389 (9.3%)	$826 (5.6%)	$2,216 (14.9%)	$11,008 (74.1%)	$1,635 (11.0%)	$12,644 (85.1%)	$14,859
2023	$1,616 (10.1%)	$1,112 (7.0%)	$2,728 (17.1%)	$11,452 (71.7%)	$1,800 (11.3%)	$13,252 (82.9%)	$15,980

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 588^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 457^th of 644 Elementary schools	20.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Creek Elementary)	19.5	18.8	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)	51.1	52.3	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Creek Elementary)	31.2	18.8	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)	62	52.1	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Creek Elementary)	18.2	36.1	17.9%
4th Grade Science (Richland 02)	51.1	46.9	4.2%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Creek Elementary)	29.3	45.1	15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)	53.7	60	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Creek Elementary)	17.2	38.6	21.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)	53.3	48.9	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Creek Elementary)	15.6	48.6	33%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)	44.3	58.8	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Creek Elementary)	31.2	43.1	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)	51.1	45.4	5.7%
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	701	545	22.3%
African American	517	418	19.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	28	5	82.1%
Hispanic	91	71	22%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	25	12	52%
Two or More Races	38	35	7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Jackson Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	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
Jackson Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7150 Trenholm Road Extension	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 790-3800	545	49	11.1	100.0%	12 (2.2%)	418 (76.7%)	71 (13.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	35 (6.4%)	24.9	483^rd of 638 public elementary schools	24.3%		28.2	457^th of 644 public elementary schools	29.0%	26	35.9	29.5	43.4				41.0	26.1	45.8					$15,980	$1,616	$1,112	$2,728	$11,452	$1,800	$13,252
L. W. Conder Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8040 Hunt Club Road	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 736-8720	462	45	10.2	100.0%	11 (2.4%)	269 (58.2%)	162 (35.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	20	521^st of 638 public elementary schools	18.3%		20.4	529^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.9%	8	36.4	41.3	41.0				36.4	32.6	21.8					$16,683	$1,358	$1,062	$2,420	$12,968	$1,295	$14,263
Forest Lake Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6801 Brookfield Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 782-0470	614	49	12.5	70.4%	139 (22.6%)	323 (52.6%)	103 (16.8%)	18 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	54.7	285^th of 638 public elementary schools	55.3%		65.4	217^th of 644 public elementary schools	66.3%	68	44.1	55.9	65.7				51.4	48.6	50.5					$12,662	$416	$649	$1,065	$10,365	$1,232	$11,597
Joseph Keels Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7500 Springcrest Drive	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 736-8754	438	40	10.8	100.0%	8 (1.8%)	360 (82.2%)	46 (10.5%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	29.6	449^th of 638 public elementary schools	29.6%		33.3	433^rd of 644 public elementary schools	32.8%	16	34.2	38.3	53.0				27.9	40.0	46.2					$15,343	$1,194	$1,196	$2,390	$11,627	$1,325	$12,952
E. L. Wright Middle	Public, Magnet	K-8	2740 Alpine Road	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 736-8740	1,354	87	15.4	64.5%	235 (17.4%)	743 (54.9%)	224 (16.5%)	89 (6.6%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (4.1%)	56.5	275^th of 638 public elementary schools	56.9%		58	264^th of 644 public elementary schools	59.0%	11	79.6	87.1	90.7	47.3	38.6	36.9	84.1	76.9	81.4	31.4	23.7	21.7	94.6	$12,349	$327	$1,816	$2,143	$8,859	$1,347	$10,206
Polo Road Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1250 Polo Road	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 419-2226	604	52	11.5	79.3%	47 (7.8%)	295 (48.8%)	212 (35.1%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.1%)	19.9	524^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.9%		41.7	369^th of 644 public elementary schools	42.7%	155	36.1	38.2	43.6				32.4	27.8	29.1					$14,830	$1,021	$846	$1,867	$11,636	$1,327	$12,963
Windsor Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9800 Dunbarton Drive	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 736-8723	537	51	10.4	100.0%	32 (6.0%)	328 (61.1%)	143 (26.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.0%)	16.2	545^th of 638 public elementary schools	14.6%		23.1	506^th of 644 public elementary schools	21.4%	39	24.7	37.0	38.1				29.1	34.3	29.8					$15,454	$1,141	$1,052	$2,193	$11,789	$1,472	$13,261
Satchel Ford Elementary	Public	K-5	5901 Satchel Ford Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7209	631	46	13.8	100.0%	449 (71.2%)	124 (19.7%)	19 (3.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	89.9	54^th of 638 public elementary schools	91.5%		88	77^th of 644 public elementary schools	88.0%	23	75.8	72.1	84.5				76.6	65.8	75.6					$15,775	$1,492	$922	$2,414	$11,477	$1,884	$13,361
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	726 Easter Street	Columbia	29203	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 735-3417	375	28	13.6	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	336 (89.6%)	20 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	17.3	541^st of 638 public elementary schools	15.2%		12.9	575^th of 644 public elementary schools	10.7%	34	48.7	28.6	34.7				41.0	10.2	23.9					$18,461	$2,387	$1,743	$4,130	$11,993	$2,339	$14,331
Brockman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2245 Montclair Drive	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 790-6743	268	22	12.1	100.0%	195 (72.8%)	38 (14.2%)	14 (5.2%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	92.5	35^th of 638 public elementary schools	94.5%		91.5	44^th of 644 public elementary schools	93.2%	9	93.7	83.3	93.8				68.8	66.7	81.2					$20,112	$1,218	$1,131	$2,349	$15,454	$2,308	$17,762

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Jackson Creek Elementary attend?

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

High : Richland Northeast High

What district is Jackson Creek Elementary in?

Richland 02

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Creek Elementary?

Students at Jackson Creek Elementary are 77% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is Jackson Creek Elementary a good school?

Jackson Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.3% of South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Jackson Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Jackson Creek Elementary.

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