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#609 of 1,176 schools in SC
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Elementary School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1520 East Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calhoun Academy of the Arts score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calhoun Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,446
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$1,023/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| New Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Concord ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Midway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 721 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson 05
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calhoun Academy of the Arts
What grades does Calhoun Academy of the Arts serve?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy of the Arts is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calhoun Academy of the Arts rank in SC?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts ranks #609 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Calhoun Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhoun Academy of the Arts has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calhoun Academy of the Arts a charter school?
No, Calhoun Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calhoun Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Calhoun Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Calhoun Academy of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5090
- Area population (ZIP 29621)
- 44,458
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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