Calhoun Elementary School
Tel:
(706)629-7130
- Calhoun Elementary School serves 971 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 971 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Calhoun Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1188 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 37% |
| White | 50% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Calhoun Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Calhoun Calhoun High School Grades: 9-12 | 1089 students
0.2 miles
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706)629-9213 0.2 9-12 1089 - Calhoun Calhoun Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 969 students
0.2 miles
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706)629-3340 0.2 6-8 969 - Calhoun Calhoun Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 1052 students
1.4 miles
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706)629-8323 1.4 PK-2 1052 - Calhoun Gordon Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 884 students
2.2 miles
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706)629-7391 2.2 9-12 884 - Calhoun Ashworth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
2.4 miles
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706)625-9545 2.4 6-8 614
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