At a glance
Reported students
807
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
691
Abner Creek Academy: 807 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 624
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Abner Creek Academy
Abner Creek Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Duncan. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Spartanburg 05. NCES reports 807 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Abner Creek Academy
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black14.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spartanburg 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
River Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
770 reported students
Lyman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
750 reported students
Reidville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
712 reported students
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Berry Shoals Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Public schools near Abner Creek Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reidville Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 712 | 3.3 mi |
| Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 670 | 4.7 mi |
| Oakview Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 887 | 4.9 mi |
| Woodland Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 1,293 | 5.1 mi |
| River Ridge Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 770 | 5.4 mi |
| Berry Shoals Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 476 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Abner Creek Academy
What grades does Abner Creek Academy serve?
Abner Creek Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Spartanburg 05.
How many students attend Abner Creek Academy?
Abner Creek Academy reported 807 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 624 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 807 students and 57.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Abner Creek Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Abner Creek Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Abner Creek Academy in?
Abner Creek Academy is part of Spartanburg 05, based in Duncan, SC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Abner Creek Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reidville Elementary (3.3 mi), Duncan Elementary School of the Arts (4.7 mi), Oakview Elementary (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.