Concord Elementary School

2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Concord Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Concord Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Concord Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Concord Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#176 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Concord Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
22%
31%
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White
61%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Concord Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Concord Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concord Elementary School's ranking?
Concord Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Concord Elementary School often compared to?
Concord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pointe Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
596 students attend Concord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Concord Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Concord Elementary School offer ?
Concord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Concord Elementary School part of?
Concord Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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