How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forest Lake Elementary | Jackson Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 652 | 551 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.4% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forest Lake Elementary | Jackson Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Richland School District 2 | Richland School District 2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forest Lake Elementary | Jackson Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.3% | 0.7% |
| African American | 55.7% | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forest Lake Elementary | Jackson Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 573:1 | 307:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.5% | 28.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.