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Jefferson Elementary

Elementary School · Aiken 01 · Warrenville, SC

An Aiken 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

170 Flint Drive, Warrenville, SC 29851

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$11,967
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Jefferson Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,882

Median home value

$152,800

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29851; 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

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Midland Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.1 mi150Compare →
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Gloverville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–52.9 mi334Compare →
Belvedere ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–54.7 mi621Compare →

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
#27 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

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

About Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Warrenville, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 552 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson Elementary

What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?

Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson Elementary rank in SC?

Jefferson Elementary ranks #845 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Jefferson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jefferson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Jefferson 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
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Aiken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 29851)
9,081
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
38.5
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 29851; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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