Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in Caldwell, Kansas - Caldwell Elementary. This school serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the Caldwell school district. Caldwell Elementary is a relatively strong-performing school within the state, consistently ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools over the past few years.
Caldwell Elementary has a student enrollment of 146 and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Caldwell Elementary has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ELA and Math compared to the Caldwell district and state averages. However, the school's Math performance has fluctuated more than in ELA and Science, suggesting an area for potential improvement.
With over 63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Caldwell Elementary serves a relatively high-need population. This demographic factor may impact the school's performance and resource allocation. While Caldwell Elementary's overall performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 79th out of 668 schools in 2021-2022 to 229th out of 653 schools in 2023-2024, which is worth further investigation to understand the underlying causes.
Thank you for your feedback!