Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Concord Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Concord Elementary, located in the northeast part of Anderson, SC, serves an attendance area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Concord Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Concord Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Concord Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Concord Elementary School's ranking?
Concord Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Concord Elementary School often compared to?
Concord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pointe Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
615 students attend Concord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Concord Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Concord Elementary School offer ?
Concord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Concord Elementary School part of?
Concord Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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