- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Caldwood El
Federal NCES profile for Caldwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480967004634
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwood El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #20 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwood El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwood El ranks #20 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Caldwood El grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 480967004634 · Beaumont, TX Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 21:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Caldwood El grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 694
Caldwood El
694 students
What this shows Caldwood El reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwood El compares
Caldwood El 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,958
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 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 43.4%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Caldwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwood El
How many students attend Caldwood El?
Caldwood El has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwood El is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwood El?
88.4% of students at Caldwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwood El?
The largest demographic group at Caldwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwood El?
Caldwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
How does Caldwood El rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwood El ranks #20 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Caldwood El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.