- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Round Rock, TX
Caldwell Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808008413
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Heights El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Heights El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Heights El ranks #11 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808008413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Caldwell Heights El shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 55.3 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 483808008413 · Round Rock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 11.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Caldwell Heights El shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 55.3 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 627
Caldwell Heights El
627 students
What this shows Caldwell Heights El reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Heights El compares
Caldwell Heights El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$10,955
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 15.6%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Caldwell Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Heights El
How many students attend Caldwell Heights El?
Caldwell Heights El has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Heights El is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Heights El?
48.6% of students at Caldwell Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Heights El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Heights El?
Caldwell Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Heights El rank among schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Heights El ranks #11 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Caldwell Heights El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.