Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caldwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwell Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
30%
7%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Elementary School's ranking?
Caldwell Elementary School is ranked #1122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Caldwell Elementary School often compared to?
Caldwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
383 students attend Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Caldwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Caldwell Elementary School part of?
Caldwell Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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