Caldwell

The schools in Caldwell, Kansas include 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. Caldwell Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, consistently outperforming the state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. In contrast, Caldwell Secondary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 293 out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 198 out of 318 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for improvement in the school's academic performance.

The virtual Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail eLea has a significantly lower free and reduced lunch rate (33.33%) compared to the other two schools (over 60%), suggesting a different student demographic or socioeconomic profile. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary school ($11,922) and the secondary school ($15,241) is noteworthy, potentially due to factors such as higher staffing costs or specialized programs at the secondary level.

Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Caldwell, highlighting the strengths of Caldwell Elementary School and the potential areas for improvement at Caldwell Secondary School. The virtual school's unique characteristics also present an interesting area for further exploration.