- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, KS
Caldwell Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200438000744
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Secondary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Caldwell, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Caldwell Secondary School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200438000744 · Caldwell, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 7.8:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Elem (136 students)
Caldwell Secondary School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Elem
Caldwell Elem
136 students
- This school
Caldwell Secondary School
109 students
- Caldwell Secon 3
Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail Elea
3 students
What this shows Caldwell Secondary School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Secondary School compares
Caldwell Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Kansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$17,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Caldwell Secondary School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell reports $17,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail Elea | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Caldwell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Secondary School
How many students attend Caldwell Secondary School?
Caldwell Secondary School has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, KS. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Secondary School is 7.8:1, which is 43% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 50% 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 Secondary School?
50.9% of students at Caldwell Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Secondary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Caldwell, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Secondary School?
Caldwell Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Secondary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Caldwell, KS. 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?
Besides Caldwell Secondary School, Caldwell also operates Caldwell Elem (136 students) and Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail Elea (3 students). See the Caldwell district page for the complete list.