Abner Creek Academy

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Abner Creek Academy ranks 268 th of 644 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-4

2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334

(864) 949-2334

District: Spartanburg 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 644 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,445

Students who attend Abner Creek Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Berry Shoals Intermediate
	Florence Chapel Middle
High:	James F. Byrnes High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 752

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

African American:

16.8%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Abner Creek Academy ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), African American (16.8%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy is 13.5. 3 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Abner Creek Academy employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abner Creek Academy is $12,445, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Abner Creek Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Abner Creek Academy 268^th of 644 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Abner Creek Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Spartanburg 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 05 20^th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Abner Creek Academy

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Rank History for all students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2010	84.86	56^th	589	90.5%
2011	72.12	150^th	597	74.9%
2012	80.83	78^th	594	86.9%
2013	80.36	85^th	599	85.8%
2014	73.36	146^th	630	76.8%
2015	63.84	186^th	638	70.8%
2016	67.35	183^rd	619	70.4%
2017	67.09	191^st	639	70.1%
2018	81.38	104^th	624	83.3%
2019	80.69	109^th	643	83.0%
2021	79.70	117^th	622	81.2%
2022	79.73	117^th	625	81.3%
2023	57.46	268^th	644	58.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	77.83	99^th	588	83.2%
2019	78.93	89^th	600	85.2%
2021	87.46	49^th	580	91.6%
2022	83.39	70^th	600	88.3%
2023	59.56	231^st	608	62.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	69.26	156^th	570	72.6%
2019	68.32	178^th	588	69.7%
2021	77.70	111^th	554	80.0%
2022	77.84	117^th	573	79.6%
2023	58.01	237^th	580	59.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.68	43^rd	122	64.8%
2023	46.49	89^th	174	48.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.26	39^th	105	62.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	86.59	63^rd	571	89.0%
2019	85.76	66^th	590	88.8%
2021	77.02	114^th	561	79.7%
2022	77.93	122^nd	579	78.9%
2023	52.63	269^th	582	53.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	89.62	18^th	350	94.9%
2022	82.83	37^th	393	90.6%
2023	68.13	94^th	394	76.1%

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Rank History for White students at Abner Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	65.14	155^th	457	66.1%
2019	64.58	170^th	472	64.0%
2021	61.93	164^th	439	62.6%
2022	67.38	141^st	455	69.0%
2023	38.38	306^th	463	33.9%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

There even some exceptional teachers and some so far below par, you wonder how they are even permitted to teach. The principal is very friendly as long as you do not disagree with her in any way. You need to get anything she says in writing, be very careful. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

My oldest daughter has been going to this school since it opened 3 years ago. The teachers are great. The Principal, Mrs. Pat Paul and the assistant principal Karen McMakin are very understanding and they will take the time out of their day to take to you if need be. They really care about the kids and that is what matters the most! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Abner Creek Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	231	49	19	19	0	n/a	n/a	3	321
2010	267	53	26	25	1	n/a	n/a	5	377
2011	297	61	20	26	0	2	1	0	407
2012	332	44	20	42	0	0	18	0	456
2013	346	57	18	48	0	0	21	0	490
2014	336	58	21	47	0	0	20	0	482
2015	390	58	18	48	0	0	18	0	532
2016	393	61	12	41	0	0	23	0	530
2017	403	76	11	50	0	0	34	0	574
2018	426	68	14	59	0	0	39	0	606
2019	441	77	12	60	0	1	34	0	625
2020	406	83	6	67	0	3	41	0	606
2021	384	94	8	77	0	1	51	0	615
2022	421	116	9	78	0	1	53	0	678
2023	470	126	10	84	0	1	61	0	752

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Abner Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	321	25.0	12.8	42.8
2010	377	26.0	14.5	41.4
2011	407	29.0	14.0	40.5
2012	456	31.0	14.7	41.9
2013	490	31.0	15.8	39.8
2014	482	32.5	14.8	36.3
2015	532	37.0	14.3	33.1
2016	530	39.0	13.5	32.1
2017	574	40.0	14.3	37.3
2018	606	43.0	14.0	33.5
2019	625	45.5	13.7	36.5
2020	606	44.5	13.6	39.4
2021	615	49.1	12.5	38.7
2022	678	52.0	13.0	37.9
2023	752	55.5	13.5	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Abner Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	321	25.0	12.8	42.8
2010	377	26.0	14.5	41.4
2011	407	29.0	14.0	40.5
2012	456	31.0	14.7	41.9
2013	490	31.0	15.8	39.8
2014	482	32.5	14.8	36.3
2015	532	37.0	14.3	33.1
2016	530	39.0	13.5	32.1
2017	574	40.0	14.3	37.3
2018	606	43.0	14.0	33.5
2019	625	45.5	13.7	36.5
2020	606	44.5	13.6	39.4
2021	615	49.1	12.5	38.7
2022	678	52.0	13.0	37.9
2023	752	55.5	13.5	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Abner Creek Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$37 (0.4%)	$395 (4.0%)	$432 (4.4%)	$8,249 (84.1%)	$1,124 (11.5%)	$9,372 (95.6%)	$9,804
2020	$42 (0.4%)	$393 (3.9%)	$436 (4.3%)	$8,621 (85.0%)	$1,089 (10.7%)	$9,710 (95.7%)	$10,146
2021	$187 (1.8%)	$342 (3.2%)	$529 (5.0%)	$8,992 (85.1%)	$1,048 (9.9%)	$10,040 (95.0%)	$10,569
2022	$586 (4.9%)	$875 (7.4%)	$1,461 (12.3%)	$9,357 (79.0%)	$1,025 (8.7%)	$10,382 (87.7%)	$11,842
2023	$507 (4.1%)	$732 (5.9%)	$1,238 (9.9%)	$10,112 (81.3%)	$1,095 (8.8%)	$11,207 (90.1%)	$12,445

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abner Creek Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 268^th of 644 Elementary schools	24.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Abner Creek Academy)	61.3	46.7	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 05)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abner Creek Academy)	70.5	48	22.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 05)	68.7	53.5	15.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Abner Creek Academy)	65.2	53	12.2%
4th Grade Science (Spartanburg 05)	51.2	48.5	2.7%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Abner Creek Academy)	64.4	64.2	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 05)	57.9	59.9	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Abner Creek Academy)	66.7	53.7	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 05)	53.3	53.3
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	625	752	20.3%
African American	77	126	63.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	60	84	40%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	441	470	6.6%
Two or More Races	34	61	79.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	54.7%	18.2%

Schools Near Abner Creek Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SC READY English Language Arts (2023)			SC READY Mathematics (2023)			SCPASS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SCPASS Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Abner Creek Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	2050 Abner Creek Road	Duncan	29334	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 949-2334	752	56	13.5	54.7%	470 (62.5%)	126 (16.8%)	84 (11.2%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.1%)	57.5	268^th of 644 public elementary schools	58.4%		79.7	117^th of 625 public elementary schools	81.3%	151	46.7	64.2		48.0	53.7		53.0	$12,445	$507	$732	$1,238	$10,112	$1,095	$11,207
Reidville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	520 Main Street	Reidville	29375	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 949-2388	667	46	14.5	45.9%	437 (65.5%)	72 (10.8%)	94 (14.1%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.4%)	80.6	113^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.5%		85.6	86^th of 625 public elementary schools	86.2%	27	62.4	74.3		62.4	65.4		61.0	$11,654	$446	$748	$1,194	$9,213	$1,247	$10,460
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-4	100 South Danzler Road	Duncan	29334	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 949-2373	689	56	12.3	100.0%	276 (40.1%)	200 (29.0%)	149 (21.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.9%)	44	354^th of 644 public elementary schools	45.0%		46.3	332^nd of 625 public elementary schools	46.9%	22	43.2	52.4		44.7	49.6		41.7	$13,178	$1,374	$819	$2,194	$9,836	$1,148	$10,984
Oakview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Godfrey Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 355-7100	890	54	16.3	28.4%	648 (72.8%)	103 (11.6%)	52 (5.8%)	48 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.9%)	96.4	11^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.3%		95.4	22^nd of 625 public elementary schools	96.5%	11	89.0	81.7	86.6	85.5	75.2	81.3	76.6	$10,534	$944	$823	$1,767	$8,207	$560	$8,767
Woodland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1730 Gibb Shoals Road	Greer	29650	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 355-0400	1,251	74	16.9	49.4%	666 (53.2%)	106 (8.5%)	278 (22.2%)	146 (11.7%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (3.7%)	91.6	43^rd of 644 public elementary schools	93.3%		90.9	51^st of 625 public elementary schools	91.8%	8	72.6	76.6	79.7	77.8	67.6	72.6	73.4	$9,696	$835	$573	$1,408	$7,730	$557	$8,288
River Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5960 Reidville Road	Moore	29369	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 949-7620	778	59	13.1	64.4%	485 (62.3%)	135 (17.4%)	89 (11.4%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.7%)	60	244^th of 644 public elementary schools	62.1%		65.1	210^th of 625 public elementary schools	66.4%	34	54.8	61.4		59.3	50.0		42.5	$12,336	$545	$686	$1,231	$10,050	$1,055	$11,106
Buena Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	310 Batesville Road	Greer	29650	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 355-2200	836	51	16.4	39.2%	554 (66.3%)	123 (14.7%)	59 (7.1%)	54 (6.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.3%)	95.7	13^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.7	19^th of 625 public elementary schools	97.0%	6	81.9	81.1	84.9	76.9	81.2	83.7	77.8	$10,256	$901	$789	$1,690	$7,938	$628	$8,566
Monarch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	224 Five Forks Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 355-0600	873	54	16.2	26.5%	608 (69.6%)	74 (8.5%)	88 (10.1%)	46 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (6.0%)	94.6	25^th of 644 public elementary schools	96.1%		96.5	13^th of 625 public elementary schools	97.9%	12	79.4	82.0	84.5	78.6	73.7	71.9	78.9	$10,143	$961	$890	$1,851	$7,701	$591	$8,292
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology	Public	PK, KG-4	864 Syphrit Road	Wellford	29385	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 949-2385	474	45	10.5	88.6%	254 (53.6%)	92 (19.4%)	70 (14.8%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	34.5	424^th of 644 public elementary schools	34.2%		43.4	352^nd of 625 public elementary schools	43.7%	72	49.4	42.3		55.3	27.4		29.8	$15,642	$1,432	$988	$2,420	$11,965	$1,257	$13,222
Bell's Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	804 Scuffletown Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 355-3800	918	55	16.7	33.7%	666 (72.5%)	76 (8.3%)	102 (11.1%)	27 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	91.9	40^th of 644 public elementary schools	93.8%		93.5	41^st of 625 public elementary schools	93.4%	1	82.6	80.2	75.6	84.0	70.9	60.4	75.5	$11,024	$919	$749	$1,669	$8,749	$606	$9,355

Frequently Asked Questions about Abner Creek Academy

What is the racial makeup of Abner Creek Academy?

Students at Abner Creek Academy are 63% White, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Abner Creek Academy attend?

Students who attend Abner Creek Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berry Shoals Intermediate
Middle : Florence Chapel Middle
High : James F. Byrnes High

What district is Abner Creek Academy in?

Spartanburg 05

How many students attend Abner Creek Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 752 students attended Abner Creek Academy.

Is Abner Creek Academy a good school?

Abner Creek Academy ranks 268^th of 644 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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