- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburndale, FL
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Caldwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001750
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Caldwell Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Caldwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Walter Caldwell Elementary School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120159001750 · Auburndale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 17.4:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Walter Caldwell Elementary School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walter Caldwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 887
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
887 students
What this shows Walter Caldwell Elementary School reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Caldwell Elementary School compares
Walter Caldwell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 887 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
African American 30.0%
White 27.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Walter Caldwell Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Caldwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Caldwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Caldwell Elementary School
How many students attend Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School has 887 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Walter Caldwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Caldwell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Auburndale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank among schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Walter Caldwell Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.