- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Augusta, SC
Mossy Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mossy Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072001007
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mossy Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mossy Creek Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Mossy Creek Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 450072001007 · North Augusta, SC Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Mossy Creek Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mossy 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
Mossy Creek Elementary
700 students
What this shows Mossy Creek Elementary reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mossy Creek Elementary compares
Mossy Creek Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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 700 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Mossy 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 Mossy Creek Elementary 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mossy 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 North Augusta
3 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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mossy Creek Elementary
How many students attend Mossy Creek Elementary?
Mossy Creek Elementary has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossy Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossy Creek Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mossy Creek Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mossy Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mossy Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mossy Creek Elementary is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mossy Creek Elementary?
Mossy Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mossy Creek Elementary rank among schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Mossy 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.