- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caldwell, TX
Caldwell H S
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481246000739
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell H S has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Caldwell H S held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481246000739 · Caldwell, TX High · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell El (641 students)
Caldwell H S held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell El
Caldwell El
641 students
- This school
Caldwell H S
574 students
- Caldwell Int
Caldwell Int
439 students
- Caldwell J H
Caldwell J H
298 students
What this shows Caldwell H S reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell H S compares
Caldwell H S 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,856
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Caldwell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Isd reports $12,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell H S
How many students attend Caldwell H S?
Caldwell H S has 574 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caldwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell H S is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 H S?
53.0% of students at Caldwell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell H S?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell H S is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Caldwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell H S?
Caldwell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell Isd?
Besides Caldwell H S, Caldwell Isd also operates Caldwell El (641 students), Caldwell Int (439 students), and Caldwell J H (298 students). See the Caldwell Isd district page for the complete list.