Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John C. Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John C. Calhoun Elementary serves the southwest part of Calhoun Falls, SC, covering an area of approximately 49.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John C. Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John C. Calhoun Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Calhoun Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#456 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 21-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 John C. Calhoun Elementary School's ranking?
John C. Calhoun Elementary School is ranked #456 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are John C. Calhoun Elementary School often compared to?
John C. Calhoun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Trail Elementary School, Diamond Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend John C. Calhoun Elementary School?
119 students attend John C. Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John C. Calhoun Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C. Calhoun Elementary School?
John C. Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John C. Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
John C. Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John C. Calhoun Elementary School part of?
John C. Calhoun Elementary School is part of Abbeville 60 School District.
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