Jackson Creek Elementary School

7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jackson Creek Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jackson Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#660 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jackson Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jackson Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Creek Elementary School is ranked #660 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jackson Creek Elementary School?
545 students attend Jackson Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jackson Creek Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Creek Elementary School?
Jackson Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Creek Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Creek Elementary School part of?
Jackson Creek Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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