JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 634 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Jackson Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jackson Creek Elementary, located on Trenholm Road Extension in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving the Richland School District Two community. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging social responsibility and personal growth within a diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jackson Creek Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. The school typically provides a range of programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture students' interests, ranging from the arts to technology. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and build a strong foundation for their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Jackson Creek Elementary at (803) 790-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
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JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richland 02
Total Students:
634
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 634 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
3.8%
White
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.