Caldwell Elementary

Summary:

Caldwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 412 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Kansas elementary schools, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Caldwell Elementary significantly underperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 22.08% in English Language Arts, 10.22% in Math, and 8.06% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.55%, 31.6%, and 32.28%, respectively. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom tiers of the state for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Economically Disadvantaged students. With an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.17% to 91.5%, Caldwell Elementary faces significant challenges in providing the necessary resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population.

In comparison, the nearby Hyde International Studies/Commun Elementary Magnet and Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary schools significantly outperform Caldwell Elementary, achieving proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher across all subject areas and grade levels. These magnet schools also have a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 37.04% to 47.62%, compared to Caldwell's 91.5%. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Caldwell Elementary and providing the necessary resources and support will be crucial for improving the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1441 S Edgemoor
       Wichita, KS  67218


(316) 973-0800

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,743 Help


Students who attend Caldwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Curtis Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    Southeast High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
31.8%
White:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Compare Details Caldwell Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 28th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Caldwell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.8%), African American (31.8%), White (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% 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 11.1, which is the 4th best among 57 elementary schools in the Wichita School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caldwell Elementary is $14,743, which is the 2nd highest among 57 elementary schools in the Wichita School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caldwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell Elementary 593rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Caldwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wichita:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita 252nd 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 11.99 538th 585 8.0%
2007 11.42 556th 600 7.3%
2008 19.86 545th 614 11.2%
2009 16.63 563rd 621 9.3%
2010 11.81 583rd 630 7.5%
2011 17.81 573rd 631 9.2%
2012 20.81 585th 660 11.4%
2013 16.70 594th 668 11.1%
2015 14.06 618th 678 8.8%
2016 13.62 587th 656 10.5%
2017 12.56 599th 659 9.1%
2018 11.19 596th 656 9.1%
2019 6.40 648th 667 2.8%
2021 6.26 654th 670 2.4%
2022 10.00 624th 668 6.6%
2023 8.52 628th 660 4.8%
2024 12.06 593rd 653 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.09 84th 129 34.9%
2019 21.58 118th 122 3.3%
2021 24.82 98th 108 9.3%
2022 43.20 60th 117 48.7%
2023 37.29 75th 117 35.9%
2024 24.85 117th 124 5.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 101st 140 27.9%
2019 29.36 148th 193 23.3%
2022 18.62 279th 305 8.5%
2023 13.30 285th 296 3.7%
2024 26.13 236th 306 22.9%
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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
2018 21.14 450th 512 12.1%
2019 11.44 495th 509 2.8%
2021 13.58 474th 494 4.0%
2022 19.21 463rd 512 9.6%
2023 16.32 502nd 541 7.2%
2024 19.35 489th 546 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.53 539th 574 6.1%
2019 8.06 573rd 591 3.0%
2021 6.72 581st 591 1.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 101st 140 27.9%
2019 29.36 148th 193 23.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 500th 575 13.0%
2019 8.68 565th 586 3.6%
2021 9.30 571st 605 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 37th 65 43.1%
2019 29.62 54th 73 26.0%
2021 30.47 56th 73 23.3%
2022 32.16 48th 68 29.4%
2023 29.05 59th 74 20.3%
2024 37.13 42nd 72 41.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Caldwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 152nd 207 26.6%
2019 20.42 216th 235 8.1%
2021 18.40 217th 229 5.2%
2022 23.63 225th 254 11.4%
2023 20.30 224th 245 8.6%
2024 30.54 201st 260 22.7%
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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 19.08 516th 574 10.1%
2019 7.45 576th 592 2.7%
2022 25.29 491st 596 17.6%
2023 22.35 500th 584 14.4%
2024 15.55 532nd 579 8.1%
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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 172 102 66 20 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 162 109 46 22 3 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 139 119 17 26 17 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 151 142 53 20 2 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 145 115 54 35 3 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 142 125 61 42 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 152 112 77 48 2 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 124 122 80 75 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 124 122 80 75 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 159 166 76 104 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1998 147 157 65 99 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 130 143 60 130 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 108 116 57 154 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 99 104 53 167 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 107 83 65 222 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 107 83 65 222 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 104 83 63 194 2 n/a n/a 3 449
2005 98 81 58 206 6 n/a n/a 9 458
2006 97 80 37 208 5 n/a n/a 22 449
2007 101 90 46 236 8 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 114 88 29 213 6 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 86 95 29 202 3 n/a n/a 59 474
2010 81 96 21 215 2 5 32 0 452
2011 84 100 20 251 2 1 43 0 501
2012 84 103 19 230 1 2 26 0 465
2013 90 107 18 244 1 3 29 0 492
2014 102 130 20 243 0 4 30 0 529
2015 94 135 19 235 1 2 47 0 533
2016 116 163 14 220 3 4 40 0 560
2017 100 180 19 210 3 3 26 0 541
2018 97 167 15 208 3 4 35 0 529
2019 81 144 15 205 4 2 23 0 474
2020 88 155 12 177 2 2 31 0 467
2021 82 137 10 165 2 2 28 0 426
2022 81 142 9 167 3 2 17 0 421
2023 73 131 11 164 3 2 28 0 412

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 363 19.0 19.1 0
1989 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1990 318 17.7 17.9 0
1991 368 30.6 12.0 n/a
1992 352 29.1 12.0 69
1993 372 31.7 11.7 55.6
1994 391 31.8 12.3 57.3
1995 403 33.0 12.2 71.5
1996 403 33.0 12.2 71.5
1997 506 36.7 13.8 66.2
1998 469 35.7 13.1 81.2
1999 464 39.3 11.8 83.6
2000 438 39.1 11.2 75.8
2001 427 37.1 11.5 84.3
2002 483 34.1 14.2 84.9
2003 483 34.1 14.2 84.9
2004 449 34.5 13.0 86.5
2005 458 35.8 12.8 88.6
2006 449 37.3 12.0 94.8
2007 481 38.9 12.4 86.5
2008 450 31.6 14.2 89.6
2009 474 30.7 15.4 99.5
2010 452 32.2 14.0 90.9
2011 501 32.3 15.5 93.6
2012 465 31.9 14.5 93.3
2013 492 35.0 14.0 93.3
2014 529 36.8 14.3 95.1
2015 533 39.0 13.6 93.8
2016 560 41.0 13.6 90.4
2017 541 36.4 14.8 89.6
2018 529 38.3 13.8 88.7
2019 474 38.9 12.1 89.5
2020 467 37.9 12.3 91.4
2021 426 38.4 11.0 91.3
2022 421 39.1 10.7 87.2
2023 412 36.9 11.1 91.5

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 363 19.0 19.1 0
1989 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1990 318 17.7 17.9 0
1991 368 30.6 12.0 n/a
1992 352 29.1 12.0 69
1993 372 31.7 11.7 55.6
1994 391 31.8 12.3 57.3
1995 403 33.0 12.2 71.5
1996 403 33.0 12.2 71.5
1997 506 36.7 13.8 66.2
1998 469 35.7 13.1 81.2
1999 464 39.3 11.8 83.6
2000 438 39.1 11.2 75.8
2001 427 37.1 11.5 84.3
2002 483 34.1 14.2 84.9
2003 483 34.1 14.2 84.9
2004 449 34.5 13.0 86.5
2005 458 35.8 12.8 88.6
2006 449 37.3 12.0 94.8
2007 481 38.9 12.4 86.5
2008 450 31.6 14.2 89.6
2009 474 30.7 15.4 99.5
2010 452 32.2 14.0 90.9
2011 501 32.3 15.5 93.6
2012 465 31.9 14.5 93.3
2013 492 35.0 14.0 93.3
2014 529 36.8 14.3 95.1
2015 533 39.0 13.6 93.8
2016 560 41.0 13.6 90.4
2017 541 36.4 14.8 89.6
2018 529 38.3 13.8 88.7
2019 474 38.9 12.1 89.5
2020 467 37.9 12.3 91.4
2021 426 38.4 11.0 91.3
2022 421 39.1 10.7 87.2
2023 412 36.9 11.1 91.5

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.
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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 $6,250 (42.4%) $8,493 (57.6%) $14,743

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 648th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 628th of 660 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)17.918.8
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)10.315.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)18.419.4
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)30.326.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)6.611.9
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell Elementary)17.614.7
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell Elementary)9.64.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Caldwell Elementary)18.814.5
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita)2723.8
 3.2%
   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 Students474412
 13.1%
African American144131
 9%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic205164
 20%
Pacific Islander22
White8173
 9.9%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%91.5%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Caldwell Elementary.

Caldwell Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Caldwell Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 32% African American, 18% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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