Top Rankings
Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 261 students in Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
261 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
208 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
80%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
24
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,939 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,425 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,939
$16,113
Spending / Student
$18,425
$17,019
Best Caldwell School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell Secondary School-chisholm Trail Elea
Magnet School
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 261 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District is ranked #102 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell School District?
80% of Caldwell School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,425 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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