- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsboro, AL
Caldwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010294001145
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Scottsboro City · Alabama
NCES ID 010294001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Caldwell Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010294001145 · Scottsboro, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsboro High School (727 students)
Caldwell Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsboro Hig
Scottsboro High School
727 students
- This school
Caldwell Elementary School
579 students
- Collins Interm
Collins Intermediate School
538 students
- Scottsboro Jun
Scottsboro Junior High School
356 students
- Thurston T Nel 257
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Caldwell Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Elementary School compares
Caldwell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Caldwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsboro City reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scottsboro Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston T Nelson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Scottsboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Elementary School
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Caldwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsboro City?
Besides Caldwell Elementary School, Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students), Collins Intermediate School (538 students), and Scottsboro Junior High School (356 students). See the Scottsboro City district page for the complete list.