- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiken, SC
East Aiken School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for East Aiken School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000023
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Aiken School of the Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Aiken School of the Arts has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Aiken School of the Arts ranks #5 of 9 schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Aiken School of the Arts held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450072000023 · Aiken, SC Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
East Aiken School of the Arts held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Aiken School of the Arts 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 534
East Aiken School of the Arts
534 students
What this shows East Aiken School of the Arts reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Aiken School of the Arts compares
East Aiken School of the Arts 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.0%
White 38.0%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, East Aiken School of the Arts 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 East Aiken School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Aiken School of the Arts'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
Chukker Creek Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 12.3:1 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Aiken School of the Arts
How many students attend East Aiken School of the Arts?
East Aiken School of the Arts has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Aiken School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at East Aiken School of the Arts is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 East Aiken School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at East Aiken School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Aiken School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at East Aiken School of the Arts is African American at 41.0% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Aiken School of the Arts?
East Aiken School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 East Aiken School of the Arts rank among schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, East Aiken School of the Arts ranks #5 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 East Aiken School of the Arts, 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.