- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiken, SC
Chukker Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chukker Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000045
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chukker Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chukker Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chukker Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Chukker Creek Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450072000045 · Aiken, SC Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 12.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Chukker Creek Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chukker Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 578
Chukker Creek Elementary
578 students
What this shows Chukker Creek Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chukker Creek Elementary compares
Chukker Creek Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 62% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
African American 36.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Chukker Creek Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chukker Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chukker Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Aiken
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horse Creek Academy
Standard public school
1,392 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Millbrook Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Redcliffe Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Aiken School of the Arts
Standard public school
534 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Aiken Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 13:1 students per teacher
J. D. Lever Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chukker Creek Elementary
How many students attend Chukker Creek Elementary?
Chukker Creek Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chukker Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chukker Creek Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chukker Creek Elementary?
28.3% of students at Chukker Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chukker Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chukker Creek Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chukker Creek Elementary?
Chukker Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Chukker Creek Elementary rank among schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Chukker Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Chukker Creek Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.