- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tyler, TX
Caldwell Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484347004935
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Arts Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Arts Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Arts Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Caldwell Arts Academy held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 484347004935 · Tyler, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 15.8:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Caldwell Arts Academy held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 618
Caldwell Arts Academy
618 students
What this shows Caldwell Arts Academy reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Arts Academy compares
Caldwell Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 34.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Caldwell Arts Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Arts Academy
How many students attend Caldwell Arts Academy?
Caldwell Arts Academy has 618 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Arts Academy is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Arts Academy?
50.4% of students at Caldwell Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Arts Academy?
Caldwell Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caldwell Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Arts Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Caldwell Arts Academy, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.