Caldwell County Elementary School

Summary:

Caldwell County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Princeton, Kentucky, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the Caldwell County School District, which is ranked 47 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Caldwell County Elementary School has seen fluctuating statewide rankings over the past several years, ranging from 237 out of 691 Kentucky elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 400 out of 517 in 2020-2021. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 in 2020-2021 to 3 stars out of 5 in most other years. The school has performed relatively well for its African American students, ranking as high as 21 out of 185 Kentucky elementary schools in 2018-2019, but its performance for other student groups, such as White students and students with disabilities, has been more average.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Caldwell County Elementary School's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and other subjects are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages. However, the school's performance in some areas, such as 5th-grade writing and social studies, lags behind the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Caldwell County Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Trigg County Intermediate School, but it lags behind the higher-performing Lyon County Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 105 Education Dr
       Princeton, KY  42445-5079


(270) 365-8030

District: Caldwell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
354th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Caldwell County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Caldwell County Middle School
High:    Caldwell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Two or more races:
7.4%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Compare Details Caldwell County Elementary School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.67. (See more...)
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Caldwell County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County Elementary School 354th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Caldwell County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County 47th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caldwell County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.19 176th 638 72.4%
2008 56.42 291st 651 55.3%
2009 59.90 270th 658 59.0%
2010 57.18 305th 683 55.3%
2011 56.77 314th 688 54.4%
2012 50.25 359th 713 49.6%
2013 53.26 331st 719 54.0%
2014 61.36 251st 705 64.4%
2015 52.18 331st 698 52.6%
2016 50.94 342nd 690 50.4%
2017 60.55 252nd 694 63.7%
2018 62.16 237th 691 65.7%
2019 59.74 272nd 700 61.1%
2021 26.95 400th 517 22.6%
2022 52.88 291st 684 57.5%
2023 50.94 323rd 687 53.0%
2024 46.67 354th 685 48.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 44th 59 25.4%
2019 48.53 31st 58 46.6%
2024 37.81 37th 53 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.43 275th 661 58.4%
2023 33.65 184th 257 28.4%
2024 44.71 140th 279 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 234th 631 62.9%
2019 63.39 198th 664 70.2%
2021 23.83 237th 275 13.8%
2022 49.75 298th 667 55.3%
2023 53.43 270th 670 59.7%
2024 50.67 299th 665 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 216th 663 67.4%
2019 62.75 229th 671 65.9%
2021 22.04 282nd 312 9.6%
2022 52.51 274th 641 57.3%
2023 49.25 297th 639 53.5%
2024 46.45 334th 644 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 245th 445 44.9%
2019 51.69 190th 474 59.9%
2022 36.70 137th 206 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.15 266th 665 60.0%
2019 55.16 296th 676 56.2%
2021 18.85 295th 325 9.2%
2022 45.96 350th 657 46.7%
2023 47.53 337th 652 48.3%
2024 46.89 343rd 652 47.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 42nd 184 77.2%
2019 80.60 21st 185 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Caldwell County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 186th 593 68.6%
2019 57.69 234th 592 60.5%
2021 22.43 300th 337 11.0%
2022 47.72 314th 656 52.1%
2023 43.64 378th 658 42.6%
2024 41.96 375th 659 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caldwell County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 580 43 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 537 56 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1990 537 57 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1991 473 61 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 498 43 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 507 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 476 32 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 462 43 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 462 43 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 453 42 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 459 43 2 2 1 n/a n/a 1 508
1999 466 46 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 515
2000 468 42 0 2 1 n/a n/a 4 517
2001 444 45 0 2 1 n/a n/a 4 496
2002 447 41 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 447 41 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 473 22 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 460 32 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 444 31 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 414 24 0 0 2 n/a n/a 4 444
2008 403 27 1 0 4 n/a n/a 5 440
2009 376 18 2 2 4 n/a n/a 10 412
2010 412 28 4 5 2 n/a n/a 6 457
2011 411 31 3 2 1 0 5 0 453
2012 420 34 2 4 0 0 7 0 467
2013 382 40 2 8 0 1 11 0 444
2014 382 35 0 11 0 0 14 0 442
2015 368 39 3 9 1 0 14 0 434
2016 404 26 2 9 0 0 22 0 463
2017 387 33 2 8 0 0 24 0 454
2018 385 35 0 9 0 0 28 0 457
2019 366 36 0 13 0 1 33 0 449
2020 365 28 1 10 0 0 31 0 435
2021 353 24 1 10 0 0 21 0 409
2022 339 24 2 9 0 0 21 0 395
2023 347 18 1 7 0 0 30 0 403

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 31.3 19.9 n/a
1989 595 30.6 19.4 n/a
1990 596 31.2 19.1 n/a
1991 536 30.8 17.4 n/a
1992 542 32.7 16.5 n/a
1993 554 33.5 16.5 n/a
1994 511 34.9 14.6 n/a
1995 508 33.9 15.0 n/a
1996 508 33.9 15.0 n/a
1997 496 34.2 14.5 39.5
1998 508 34.2 14.9 41.8
1999 515 31.7 16.2 43
2000 517 34.6 14.9 50.5
2001 496 36.7 13.5 48.2
2002 492 32.4 15.2 86.6
2003 492 32.4 15.2 86.6
2004 499 32.7 15.3 n/a
2005 497 31.5 15.8 n/a
2006 481 30.0 16.0 52.4
2007 444 28.0 15.9 51.1
2008 440 26.5 16.6 54.3
2009 412 26.5 15.5 56.2
2010 457 23.5 19.4 60.5
2011 453 24.8 18.2 63.4
2012 467 26.0 17.9 62.5
2013 444 25.2 17.5 n/a
2014 442 24.7 17.8 63.8
2015 434 24.0 18.0 61.5
2016 463 25.0 18.5 61.1
2017 454 25.7 17.6 65.9
2018 457 26.3 17.3 66.7
2019 449 25.8 17.3 65.3
2020 435 26.8 16.2 61.8
2021 409 24.7 16.4 63.3
2022 395 26.6 14.8 65.6
2023 403 25.2 15.9 56.3

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 31.3 19.9 n/a
1989 595 30.6 19.4 n/a
1990 596 31.2 19.1 n/a
1991 536 30.8 17.4 n/a
1992 542 32.7 16.5 n/a
1993 554 33.5 16.5 n/a
1994 511 34.9 14.6 n/a
1995 508 33.9 15.0 n/a
1996 508 33.9 15.0 n/a
1997 496 34.2 14.5 39.5
1998 508 34.2 14.9 41.8
1999 515 31.7 16.2 43
2000 517 34.6 14.9 50.5
2001 496 36.7 13.5 48.2
2002 492 32.4 15.2 86.6
2003 492 32.4 15.2 86.6
2004 499 32.7 15.3 n/a
2005 497 31.5 15.8 n/a
2006 481 30.0 16.0 52.4
2007 444 28.0 15.9 51.1
2008 440 26.5 16.6 54.3
2009 412 26.5 15.5 56.2
2010 457 23.5 19.4 60.5
2011 453 24.8 18.2 63.4
2012 467 26.0 17.9 62.5
2013 444 25.2 17.5 n/a
2014 442 24.7 17.8 63.8
2015 434 24.0 18.0 61.5
2016 463 25.0 18.5 61.1
2017 454 25.7 17.6 65.9
2018 457 26.3 17.3 66.7
2019 449 25.8 17.3 65.3
2020 435 26.8 16.2 61.8
2021 409 24.7 16.4 63.3
2022 395 26.6 14.8 65.6
2023 403 25.2 15.9 56.3

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 County Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $784 (7.9%) $68 (0.7%) $852 (8.5%) $7,080 (71.0%) $1,541 (15.5%) $8,630 (86.6%) $9,971
2019 $956 (7.2%) $171 (1.3%) $1,127 (8.5%) $7,153 (54.2%) $1,678 (12.7%) $8,831 (66.9%) $13,203
2020 $1,034 (9.6%) $193 (1.8%) $1,228 (11.4%) $7,323 (68.0%) $1,468 (13.6%) $8,792 (81.6%) $10,775
2021 $1,418 (10.0%) $422 (3.0%) $1,839 (12.9%) $7,064 (49.7%) $1,487 (10.5%) $8,551 (60.1%) $14,225
2022 $2,322 (15.1%) $508 (3.3%) $2,830 (18.4%) $7,034 (45.7%) $1,875 (12.2%) $8,909 (57.8%) $15,406

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caldwell County Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 687 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449403
 10.2%
African American3618
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White366347
 5.2%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%56.3%
 8.9%


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Caldwell County Elementary School ranks 354th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Caldwell County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Caldwell County Middle School
High : Caldwell County High School

Students at Caldwell County Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Caldwell County Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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