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Calhoun Academy Of The Arts vs. Concord Elementary School

Should you attend Calhoun Academy Of The Arts or Concord Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Concord Elementary School
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Calhoun Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Concord Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calhoun Academy Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 616 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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
441 students
616 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Concord Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Concord Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Concord Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#588 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#205 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Concord Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in SC)
63%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Concord Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Concord Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Concord Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Calhoun Academy Of The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Concord Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
70
104
Grade 1 Students
75
109
Grade 2 Students
75
98
Grade 3 Students
62
97
Grade 4 Students
75
96
Grade 5 Students
64
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Concord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Concord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Concord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Concord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Concord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Concord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Concord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calhoun Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Concord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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