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Caldwell Elementary

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Caldwell Elementary ranks 222 nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Caldwell Elementary is a public elementary school located in Caldwell, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Caldwell School District, which is ranked 61 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Caldwell Elementary has consistently performed better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 62.96%, compared to the state average of 44.47%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 44.43%, compared to the state average of 38.73%. The school's performance in Science proficiency is also noteworthy, with the 5th-grade Science proficiency rate reaching 52.93% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.08%. Caldwell Elementary has shown exceptional performance in supporting low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 28th out of 533 Kansas elementary schools in 2024-2025 with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Caldwell Elementary outperforms the nearby Lincoln Elementary and South Haven Elementary schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.9% to 24.1% over the past few years, is an area that may require further attention. Additionally, Caldwell Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 18 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools. By addressing the chronic absenteeism challenge and exploring ways to optimize its resources, Caldwell Elementary can continue to provide an excellent educational experience for its diverse student population.

136

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,830

Per pupil spending ?

61.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022

(620) 845-2585

District: Caldwell

Students who attend Caldwell Elementary usually attend:

High:

Caldwell Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2022 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (53% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2022) to 66th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg46%

Kansas avg42%

222^nd of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 264Caldwell among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	64.8	222 of 656	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.5	229 of 653	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	270 of 660	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	82.1	79 of 668	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	36.8	436 of 670	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.1	300 of 667	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	230 of 656	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.5	388 of 659	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	17.6	569 of 656	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.9	485 of 678	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	50.1	426 of 668	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.6	439 of 660	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.6	344 of 631	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.0	314 of 630	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	198 of 621	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.5	204 of 614	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.2	310 of 600	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	59.5	274 of 585	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	28 of 533	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	78.7	59 of 546	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	177 of 541	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	95.5	10 of 512	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	55.3	201 of 494	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	43.6	352 of 605	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.8	280 of 576	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	228 of 579	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	296 of 584	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	81.2	70 of 596	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	31.1	436 of 587	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.4	336 of 592	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.0	268 of 574	53.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+29 vs school

White (2025)51st percentile-15 vs school

Male (2021)42nd percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+18 vs state

Science53%+11 vs state

Mathematics44%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Caldwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 North Osage Street	Caldwell	67022	Sumner County	Caldwell	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 845-2585	136	9	14.4	61.8%	111 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.1%)	64.8	222^nd of 656 public elementary schools	66.2%		61.5	229^th of 653 public elementary schools	64.9%	7	55.0	70.6	64.7	63.0	40.0	29.4	64.7	44.4	52.9	52.9	$15,830	$1,281	$14,550
South Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	229 Kickapoo Avenue	South Haven	67140	Sumner County	South Haven	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 892-5215	100	11	9.0	38.0%	92 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	51.6	320^th of 656 public elementary schools	51.2%		37.7	431^st of 653 public elementary schools	34.0%	111	64.3	42.1		50.0	57.1	21.1		33.3			$19,841	$328	$19,513
Argonia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E. Allen	Argonia	67004	Sumner County	Argonia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 435-6716	65	9	7.6	56.9%	55 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.8%)								(n/a)		57.1		60.7		21.4		48.3			$18,819	$2,315	$16,504
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	104 South F	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 326-4360	137	16	8.4	86.9%	109 (79.6%)	4 (2.9%)	16 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	42.3	391^st of 656 public elementary schools	40.4%		49	338^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.2%	53	66.7	46.1	27.3	46.4	42.9	38.5	27.3	36.2	40.9	40.9	$16,036	$1,514	$14,522

Frequently Asked Questions about Caldwell Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Caldwell Elementary?

Students at Caldwell Elementary are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Caldwell Elementary a good school?

Caldwell Elementary ranks 222^nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Caldwell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Caldwell Elementary.

What district is Caldwell Elementary in?

Caldwell

What schools do graduates of Caldwell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Caldwell Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Caldwell Secondary School

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