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#546 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 46% in state
Ambler Elementary
Elementary School · Pickens 01 · Pickens, SC
A Pickens 01 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
838 Ambler School Road, Pickens, SC 29671
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ambler Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ambler Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pickens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,429
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Eagles Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Hagood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Clemson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 766 | Compare → |
| East End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pickens 01
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #8 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ambler Elementary is listed in Pickens 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ambler Elementary
Ambler Elementary is a public elementary school in Pickens, SC, part of Pickens 01, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambler Elementary
What grades does Ambler Elementary serve?
Ambler Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ambler Elementary?
Ambler Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambler Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ambler Elementary rank in SC?
Ambler Elementary ranks #546 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ambler Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambler Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ambler Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ambler Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ambler Elementary a charter school?
No, Ambler Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ambler Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ambler Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ambler Elementary?
62.9% of students at Ambler Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (864) 397-1200
- Area population (ZIP 29671)
- 19,210
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29671; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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