- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun Falls, SC
John C. Calhoun Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John C. Calhoun Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450069000002
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C. Calhoun Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 119
- students enrolled
John C. Calhoun Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Abbeville 60 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450069000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John C. Calhoun Elementary shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450069000002 · Calhoun Falls, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 8.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie High (565 students)
John C. Calhoun Elementary shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
John C. Calhoun Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie High
Dixie High
565 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High
463 students
- Long Cane Prim
Long Cane Primary
368 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360 students
- Wright Middle
Wright Middle
323 students
- This school 119
John C. Calhoun Elementary
119 students
What this shows John C. Calhoun Elementary reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C. Calhoun Elementary compares
John C. Calhoun Elementary 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.6%
White 37.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, John C. Calhoun Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abbeville 60 reports $14,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John C. Calhoun Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C. Calhoun Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Calhoun Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C. Calhoun Elementary
How many students attend John C. Calhoun Elementary?
John C. Calhoun Elementary has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun Falls, SC. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Calhoun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Calhoun Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 46% 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 John C. Calhoun Elementary?
100.0% of students at John C. Calhoun Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C. Calhoun Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John C. Calhoun Elementary is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun Falls, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C. Calhoun Elementary?
John C. Calhoun Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
What other schools are in Abbeville 60?
Besides John C. Calhoun Elementary, Abbeville 60 also operates Dixie High (565 students), Abbeville High (463 students), and Long Cane Primary (368 students). See the Abbeville 60 district page for the complete list.