- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caldwell, OH
Caldwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390452502146
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 511
- students enrolled
Caldwell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caldwell Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452502146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Caldwell Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390452502146 · Caldwell, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell High School (237 students)
Caldwell Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Caldwell Elementary School compares
Caldwell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$20,142
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Caldwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Exempted Village reports $20,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell High School | Smaller | 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
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Elementary School
How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caldwell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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?
38.9% of students at Caldwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Elementary School is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Caldwell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Elementary School?
Caldwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Caldwell Exempted Village?
Besides Caldwell Elementary School, Caldwell Exempted Village also operates Caldwell High School (237 students). See the Caldwell Exempted Village district page for the complete list.