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#816 of 1,176 schools in SC

Oakwood-windsor Elementary

Elementary School · Aiken 01 · Aiken, SC

An Aiken 01 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3773 Charleston Highway, Aiken, SC 29801

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,967
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Oakwood-windsor Elementary score 40% 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 Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Oakwood-windsor 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 25Somewhat 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

$55,032

Median home value

$163,900

Median rent

$1,070/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29801; 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 in Aiken 01

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East Aiken School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–5Not available542Compare →
Gloverville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available334Compare →
Graniteville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–5Not available381Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Aiken 01

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#26 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

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

About Oakwood-windsor Elementary

Oakwood-windsor Elementary is a public elementary school in Aiken, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakwood-windsor Elementary

What grades does Oakwood-windsor Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Oakwood-windsor Elementary?

Oakwood-windsor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood-windsor Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood-windsor Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakwood-windsor Elementary rank in SC?

Oakwood-windsor Elementary ranks #816 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Oakwood-windsor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakwood-windsor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Oakwood-windsor Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakwood-windsor Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakwood-windsor Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Oakwood-windsor Elementary a Title I school?

No, Oakwood-windsor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakwood-windsor Elementary?

100.0% of students at Oakwood-windsor 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Aiken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 29801)
30,088
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 29801; 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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