Enrollment
1,392
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450391900684 Charter school
Horse Creek Academy — Aiken, SC
Federal NCES profile for Horse Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Limestone Charters Association · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horse Creek Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horse Creek Academy reports 1,392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 95.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horse Creek Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 38% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 1,392 Top 94% in South Carolina — larger than 6% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 450391900684
Student demographics
White 75.3%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
Similar other schools in Aiken
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millbrook Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Redcliffe Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 15:1 students per teacher
Chukker Creek Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Aiken School of the Arts
Standard public school
534 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Aiken Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
J. D. Lever Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Horse Creek Academy
How many students attend Horse Creek Academy?
Horse Creek Academy has 1,392 students enrolled. It is a other school in Aiken, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Academy is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horse Creek Academy?
The largest demographic group at Horse Creek Academy is White at 75.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aiken, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horse Creek Academy?
Horse Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.