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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 29628

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Summary:

The 29628 zip code area is home to one standout elementary school, John C. Calhoun Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite serving a 100% free/reduced lunch student population, the school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top third of elementary schools in South Carolina.

John C. Calhoun Elementary's performance is particularly noteworthy, with 5th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (75%) and Mathematics (50%) significantly exceeding the Abbeville 60 district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 likely contributes to its strong academic results, as it enables more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $20,905 is significantly higher than the state average, reflecting the school's efforts to support its high-need student population.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% is on the higher side, it is not an outlier compared to many schools serving similar demographics. Addressing chronic absenteeism could be an area of focus for the school to further improve student outcomes. Overall, John C. Calhoun Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the region, effectively utilizing its resources to support the academic success of its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SC READY English Language Arts (2025)	SC READY Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
John C. Calhoun Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	750 North Calhoun Shores Parkw	Calhoun Falls	29628	Abbeville County	Abbeville 60	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 418-8016	119	14	8.6		45 (37.8%)	65 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.6%)								(n/a)	75.0	50.0	$24,135	$2,201	$661	$2,862	$18,010	$3,263	$21,273

Cities Near Zip Code 29628

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Calhoun Falls	0.6 mi	3	200^th
Abbeville	11.43 mi	6	82^nd
Mc Cormick	13.65 mi	4	177^th
Iva	15.54 mi	2	42^nd
Due West	20.01 mi	1	8^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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