- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caldwell, TX
Caldwell Int
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481246021143
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Int earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Int has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Int ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Caldwell Int grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 481246021143 · Caldwell, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 16.3:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell El (641 students)
Caldwell Int grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell El
Caldwell El
641 students
- Caldwell H S
Caldwell H S
574 students
- This school
Caldwell Int
439 students
- Caldwell J H
Caldwell J H
298 students
What this shows Caldwell Int reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Int compares
Caldwell Int is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Caldwell Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Int
How many students attend Caldwell Int?
Caldwell Int has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caldwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Int is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Int?
59.0% of students at Caldwell Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Int?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Int is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Caldwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Int?
Caldwell Int has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Int ranks #3 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 Int, Caldwell Isd also operates Caldwell El (641 students), Caldwell H S (574 students), and Caldwell J H (298 students). See the Caldwell Isd district page for the complete list.