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.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
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
- 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
* 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.
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.