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Caldwell Elementary

Summary:

Caldwell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Caldwell, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 146 students. The school is part of the Caldwell School District, which is ranked 135 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caldwell Elementary has shown strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, consistently outperforming the state average in these subjects across multiple grade levels and school years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 46% of students proficient or better in ELA and 42% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 60% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 32.28%. Additionally, Caldwell Elementary has demonstrated exceptional performance among its subgroups, particularly for Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, who ranked 59th out of 546 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary and South Haven Elementary, Caldwell Elementary outperforms its peers in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, which suggests effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 North Osage Street
       Caldwell, KS  67022

(620) 845-2585

District: Caldwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,922 Help


Students who attend Caldwell Elementary usually attend:

High:    Caldwell Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  146

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caldwell Elementary ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary is 18. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caldwell Elementary is $11,922.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caldwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell Elementary 229th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Caldwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Caldwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell 135th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caldwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.50 274th 585 53.2%
2007 57.19 310th 600 48.3%
2008 68.55 204th 614 66.8%
2009 68.20 198th 621 68.1%
2010 58.03 314th 630 50.2%
2011 56.57 344th 631 45.5%
2012 48.59 439th 660 33.5%
2013 50.07 426th 668 36.2%
2015 35.89 485th 678 28.5%
2016 17.63 569th 656 13.3%
2017 43.50 388th 659 41.1%
2018 60.95 230th 656 64.9%
2019 53.12 300th 667 55.0%
2021 36.84 436th 670 34.9%
2022 82.06 79th 668 88.2%
2023 57.00 270th 660 59.1%
2024 61.54 229th 653 64.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.29 201st 494 59.3%
2022 95.50 10th 512 98.0%
2023 61.14 177th 541 67.3%
2024 78.66 59th 546 89.2%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Male students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.57 352nd 605 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 268th 574 53.3%
2019 44.40 336th 592 43.2%
2021 31.06 436th 587 25.7%
2022 81.23 70th 596 88.3%
2023 49.47 296th 584 49.3%
2024 57.96 228th 579 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caldwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1989 185 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 185 0 8 0 4 n/a n/a 0 197
1991 177 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 179 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 188
1993 182 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 192 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 171 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 171 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 162 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 175 0 0 4 9 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 160 0 1 6 9 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 170 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 156 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 174 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 174 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 139 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 126 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 132
2006 116 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2007 105 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2008 95 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 87 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 92 2 0 7 7 0 1 0 109
2011 98 2 1 6 7 0 2 0 116
2012 103 2 1 7 6 0 0 0 119
2013 132 3 1 6 8 0 1 0 151
2014 120 2 1 1 9 0 2 0 135
2015 109 0 1 10 0 0 11 0 131
2016 115 0 1 13 0 0 9 0 138
2017 112 0 0 10 1 0 8 0 131
2018 117 0 0 12 1 0 5 0 135
2019 117 0 0 17 1 0 4 0 139
2020 112 0 0 20 3 0 5 0 140
2021 101 0 0 16 1 0 9 0 127
2022 117 0 0 18 1 0 11 0 147
2023 116 0 0 17 1 0 12 0 146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caldwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 11.0 17.1 0
1989 191 11.0 17.3 n/a
1990 197 11.6 16.9 0
1991 184 12.6 14.6 n/a
1992 188 12.6 14.9 28.2
1993 192 12.6 15.2 15.6
1994 200 11.8 16.9 26.5
1995 181 12.0 15.1 38.1
1996 181 12.0 15.1 38.1
1997 173 10.1 17.1 34.1
1998 188 11.2 16.8 33.5
1999 176 11.5 15.3 47.2
2000 178 11.7 15.2 48.3
2001 163 12.1 13.5 49.1
2002 182 11.3 16.1 58.2
2003 182 11.3 16.1 58.2
2004 147 10.1 14.6 54.4
2005 132 10.2 12.9 49.2
2006 123 9.7 12.7 47.2
2007 111 11.2 9.9 51.4
2008 101 8.2 12.3 50.5
2009 95 7.6 12.5 55.8
2010 109 9.3 11.7 63.3
2011 116 9.4 12.3 66.4
2012 119 10.4 11.4 61.3
2013 151 9.8 15.4 64.9
2014 135 10.0 13.5 62.2
2015 131 8.0 16.3 64.1
2016 138 8.0 17.2 58.7
2017 131 7.2 18.1 61.8
2018 135 7.2 18.7 60.7
2019 139 9.2 15.1 65.5
2020 140 9.0 15.5 57.1
2021 127 9.0 14.1 67.7
2022 147 8.8 16.7 66.7
2023 146 8.1 18.0 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Caldwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 11.0 17.1 0
1989 191 11.0 17.3 n/a
1990 197 11.6 16.9 0
1991 184 12.6 14.6 n/a
1992 188 12.6 14.9 28.2
1993 192 12.6 15.2 15.6
1994 200 11.8 16.9 26.5
1995 181 12.0 15.1 38.1
1996 181 12.0 15.1 38.1
1997 173 10.1 17.1 34.1
1998 188 11.2 16.8 33.5
1999 176 11.5 15.3 47.2
2000 178 11.7 15.2 48.3
2001 163 12.1 13.5 49.1
2002 182 11.3 16.1 58.2
2003 182 11.3 16.1 58.2
2004 147 10.1 14.6 54.4
2005 132 10.2 12.9 49.2
2006 123 9.7 12.7 47.2
2007 111 11.2 9.9 51.4
2008 101 8.2 12.3 50.5
2009 95 7.6 12.5 55.8
2010 109 9.3 11.7 63.3
2011 116 9.4 12.3 66.4
2012 119 10.4 11.4 61.3
2013 151 9.8 15.4 64.9
2014 135 10.0 13.5 62.2
2015 131 8.0 16.3 64.1
2016 138 8.0 17.2 58.7
2017 131 7.2 18.1 61.8
2018 135 7.2 18.7 60.7
2019 139 9.2 15.1 65.5
2020 140 9.0 15.5 57.1
2021 127 9.0 14.1 67.7
2022 147 8.8 16.7 66.7
2023 146 8.1 18.0 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caldwell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,424 (11.9%) $10,498 (88.1%) $11,922

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caldwell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 300th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 660 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)23.131.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell)23.131.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)53.850
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Caldwell)53.850
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)69.242.1
 27.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell)69.242.1
 27.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)69.263.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell)69.263.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)33.338.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell)33.338.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)27.833.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell)27.833.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Caldwell Elementary)41.250
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Caldwell)41.250
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students139146
 5%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander00
White117116
 0.9%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%63%
 2.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended Caldwell Elementary.

Students who attend Caldwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Caldwell Secondary School

Students at Caldwell Elementary are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Caldwell Elementary ranks 229th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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