Overview
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in New Ellenton, South Carolina. The school enrolls 271 students. It is part of the Aiken 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAiken 01
County45003
CityNew Ellenton
ZIP29809
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450072001199
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment271
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)