- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duncan, SC
Abner Creek Academy
Federal NCES profile for Abner Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450360001503
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abner Creek Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abner Creek Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abner Creek Academy ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Abner Creek Academy held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450360001503 · Duncan, SC Other · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Abner Creek Academy held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Abner Creek Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- This school 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- River Ridge El 770
River Ridge Elementary
770 students
What this shows Abner Creek Academy reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abner Creek Academy compares
Abner Creek Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Abner Creek Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abner Creek Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abner Creek Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Duncan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abner Creek Academy
How many students attend Abner Creek Academy?
Abner Creek Academy has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duncan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abner Creek Academy?
46.7% of students at Abner Creek Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abner Creek Academy?
The largest demographic group at Abner Creek Academy is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abner Creek Academy?
Abner Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abner Creek Academy rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, Abner Creek Academy ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duncan on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides Abner Creek Academy, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and James Byrnes Freshman Academy (792 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.