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#448 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 38% in state
Clearwater Elementary
Elementary School · Aiken 01 · Clearwater, SC
An Aiken 01 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4552 Augusta Road, Clearwater, SC 29822
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clearwater Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clearwater 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aiken 01
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Clearwater Elementary is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearwater Elementary
Clearwater Elementary is a public elementary school in Clearwater, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearwater Elementary
What grades does Clearwater Elementary serve?
Clearwater Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary?
Clearwater Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clearwater Elementary rank in SC?
Clearwater Elementary ranks #448 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Clearwater Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearwater Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Clearwater Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearwater Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clearwater Elementary a charter school?
No, Clearwater Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearwater Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clearwater Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearwater Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clearwater 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (803) 593-7240
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.
- 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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