Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caldwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwell Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
39%
23%
Black
34%
7%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wichita School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Elementary School's ranking?
Caldwell Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Caldwell Elementary School often compared to?
Caldwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
465 students attend Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Caldwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell Elementary School part of?
Caldwell Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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