Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun Elementary School serves 958 students in grades 3-5.
Calhoun Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 958 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Calhoun Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #730 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 37% |
| White | 51% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Calhoun Elementary School is Calhoun High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Calhoun Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Calhoun Calhoun High School Math: 35% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,105 student10
0.2 miles
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213 0.2 9-12 1,105 - Calhoun Calhoun Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 977 students10
0.2 miles
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340 0.2 6-8 977 - Calhoun Calhoun Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 1,002 student
1.4 miles
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323 1.4 PK-2 1,002 - Calhoun Gordon Central High School Math: 41% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 874 students10
2.2 miles
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391 2.2 9-12 874 - Calhoun Ashworth Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 650 students10
2.4 miles
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545 2.4 6-8 650
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