At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Calhoun Academy of the Arts: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Anderson. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Anderson 05. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40.3%) and White (35.4%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Calhoun Academy of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.4%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black40.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anderson 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Prospect Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Homeland Park Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
397 reported students
Varennes Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
389 reported students
Whitehall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
North Pointe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Public schools near Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 615 | 2 mi |
| Nevitt Forest Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 530 | 2.5 mi |
| Midway Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 675 | 2.5 mi |
| Whitehall Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 504 | 3.1 mi |
| North Pointe Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 504 | 4 mi |
| Homeland Park Primary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–02 | 397 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Academy of the Arts
What grades does Calhoun Academy of the Arts serve?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anderson 05.
How many students attend Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 483 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 424 students and 32.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Calhoun Academy of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anderson 05 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Calhoun Academy of the Arts in?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is part of Anderson 05, based in Anderson, SC, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Concord Elementary (2 mi), Nevitt Forest Elementary (2.5 mi), Midway Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.