Enrollment
579
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell Elementary School
Caldwell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Scottsboro, Alabama, enrolling 579 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Scottsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Collins Intermediate School (538 students): Caldwell Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 18.6:1).
Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students) and Collins Intermediate School (538 students) alongside Caldwell Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Caldwell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsboro City, which includes Caldwell Elementary School.
$12,267
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caldwell Elementary School a good school?
Caldwell Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama 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 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.
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