Overview
John C. Calhoun Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. The school enrolls 136 students. It is part of the Abbeville 60 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
136 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAbbeville 60
County45001
CityCalhoun Falls
ZIP29628
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450069000002
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment136
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)