- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, SC
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Creek Bridge Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390801725
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creek Bridge Stem Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creek Bridge Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creek Bridge Stem Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390801725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Creek Bridge Stem Academy grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450390801725 · Marion, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Creek Bridge Stem Academy grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Creek Bridge Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- This school
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
324 students
What this shows Creek Bridge Stem Academy reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creek Bridge Stem Academy compares
Creek Bridge Stem Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Creek Bridge Stem Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creek Bridge Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creek Bridge Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Marion
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creek Bridge Stem Academy
How many students attend Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, SC. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creek Bridge Stem Academy is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
100.0% of students at Creek Bridge Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Creek Bridge Stem Academy is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Marion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Creek Bridge Stem Academy rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Creek Bridge Stem Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion 10?
Besides Creek Bridge Stem Academy, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.