- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Caldwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050296000064
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-157 students YoY
Caldwell Elementary School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-27.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-157 students YoY 050296000064 · Benton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Middle School (1,363 students)
Caldwell Elementary School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-27.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Middle
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- Benton Junior
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- Ringgold Eleme 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- Perrin Element 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- This school 427
Caldwell Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Caldwell Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Elementary School compares
Caldwell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 79% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Caldwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perrin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Elementary School
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Caldwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Caldwell Elementary School, Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students), Benton High School (1,298 students), and Benton Junior High School (971 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.