East Aiken School of the Arts

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Aiken School of the Arts is a unique public elementary school in Aiken, South Carolina, that distinguishes itself by integrating a comprehensive arts curriculum into the traditional academic experience. The school operates on the philosophy that the arts—including dance, drama, visual arts, music, and creative writing—are essential tools for enhancing student learning and self-expression. By weaving these creative disciplines into daily lessons, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts while ensuring that students meet rigorous academic standards.

Beyond its academic and artistic programming, East Aiken is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school frequently engages students through public performances, gallery showcases, and community partnerships, allowing children to build confidence and showcase their talents outside the classroom. With a focus on the "whole child," East Aiken School of the Arts strives to provide a vibrant, culturally rich educational setting that encourages students to be innovative thinkers and creative problem solvers.

539

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Aiken School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	45
Black	224
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
224 (41.6 %)
White
212 (39.3 %)
Two or More
50 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
45 (8.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aiken 01
Phone:	(803)641-2450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 79