- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, TX
Caldwell El
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481246000738
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Caldwell El held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481246000738 · Caldwell, TX Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 15.3:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell H S (574 students)
Caldwell El held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caldwell El
641 students
- Caldwell H S
Caldwell H S
574 students
- Caldwell Int
Caldwell Int
439 students
- Caldwell J H
Caldwell J H
298 students
What this shows Caldwell El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell El compares
Caldwell El 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,856
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Caldwell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Isd reports $12,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell El
How many students attend Caldwell El?
Caldwell El has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell El?
59.1% of students at Caldwell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell El?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell El is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Caldwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell El?
Caldwell El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 El rank among public schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell Isd?
Besides Caldwell El, Caldwell Isd also operates Caldwell H S (574 students), Caldwell Int (439 students), and Caldwell J H (298 students). See the Caldwell Isd district page for the complete list.