- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Round Rock, TX
Caldwell El
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483009412
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 26
- schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell El ranks #21 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483009412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Caldwell El held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 483483009412 · Round Rock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 12.1:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Caldwell El held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.5 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
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 545
Caldwell El
545 students
What this shows Caldwell El reports 545 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,528
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
White 15.8%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Caldwell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell El
How many students attend Caldwell El?
Caldwell El has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell El?
44.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell El?
Caldwell El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell El ranks #21 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Caldwell El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.