Enrollment
618
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell Arts Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell Arts Academy
Caldwell Arts Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #272.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students) and Tyler H S (2,148 students) alongside Caldwell Arts Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caldwell Arts Academy compares
Caldwell Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tyler Isd, which includes Caldwell Arts Academy.
$11,241
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 24.5%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caldwell Arts Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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