- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, SC
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450090000107
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Academy of the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Academy of the Arts ranks #1 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Calhoun Academy of the Arts shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450090000107 · Anderson, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Calhoun Academy of the Arts shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- This school 424
Calhoun Academy of the Arts
424 students
What this shows Calhoun Academy of the Arts reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Academy of the Arts compares
Calhoun Academy of the Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Calhoun Academy of the Arts is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mclees Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Academy of the Arts is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Calhoun Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Academy of the Arts is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calhoun Academy of the Arts rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Academy of the Arts ranks #1 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides Calhoun Academy of the Arts, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.