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#645 of 1,176 schools in SC

Chukker Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Aiken 01 · Aiken, SC

An Aiken 01 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1830 Chukker Creek Road, Aiken, SC 29803

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$11,967
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Chukker Creek Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chukker Creek 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,539/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aiken), 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

$82,933

Median home value

$271,000

Median rent

$1,146/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–52.9 mi684Compare →
South Aiken Presbyterian KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K3.1 mi12Compare →
Aiken ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–54.2 mi525Compare →
Horse Creek AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–124.3 mi1,308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Aiken 01

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#17 of 39
District spending per student
$11,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chukker Creek Elementary is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chukker Creek Elementary

Chukker Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Aiken, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 644 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chukker Creek Elementary

What grades does Chukker Creek Elementary serve?

Chukker Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chukker Creek Elementary?

Chukker Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chukker Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chukker Creek Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chukker Creek Elementary rank in SC?

Chukker Creek Elementary ranks #645 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Chukker Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chukker Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Chukker Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chukker Creek Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chukker Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Chukker Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chukker Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chukker Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chukker Creek Elementary?

56.8% of students at Chukker Creek 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
644
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Aiken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 29803)
40,069
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
47.1
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 29803; 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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