Calhoun Primary School serves 879 students in grades 1-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Primary School's student population of 879 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calhoun Primary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
38%
18%
Black
7%
36%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Calhoun Primary School?
879 students attend Calhoun Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Calhoun Primary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Primary School?
Calhoun Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun Primary School offer ?
Calhoun Primary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Calhoun Primary School part of?
Calhoun Primary School is part of Calhoun City School District.
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