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New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle

814 Main Street South, New Ellenton, SC 29809Aiken 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
285
Students
Total enrolled
$14,610
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 285 students in grades 06–08 in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,610 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle is a mid-sized middle in New Ellenton, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 285 students. The district invests $14,610 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle

285
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution148 male · 137 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 176 students
Student Composition
47%
13%
32%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black32%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450072001199

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,610Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,610
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,428
Student Support$2,776
Administration$1,753
Operations$2,191
Other$1,461
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,610 spent per student, an estimated $6,472 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
39%
State government
45.4%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
North Augusta ElementaryHammond Hill ElementaryChukker Creek ElementaryMillbrook Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Paul Knox MiddleLeavelle McCampbell MiddleM. B. Kennedy MiddleLangley-Bath-Clearwater Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
North Augusta HighMidland Valley HighSouth Aiken HighAiken High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyAiken County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAiken 01 →
Phone: (803)652-8200
NCES ID: 450072001199
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in New Ellenton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Aiken 01
High
North Augusta High
1,719 students · 09–12
● 42 opp42% FRL
High
Midland Valley High
1,477 students · 09–12
62% FRL
High
South Aiken High
1,356 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
Aiken High
1,195 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
Silver Bluff High
708 students · 09–12
65% FRL
Elem
North Augusta Elementary
690 students · PK–05
● 42 opp34% FRL
Mid
Paul Knox Middle
683 students · 06–08
● 42 opp48% FRL
Elem
Hammond Hill Elementary
677 students · PK–05
● 42 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
814 Main Street South, New Ellenton, SC 29809
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.