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7.8 avg / 10

Caldwell School District

School District · Caldwell, Kansas

Students: 241
Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,352

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#26 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,352

+$2,098 vs Kansas median

District size

241 students

Smaller than Kansas median

About Caldwell

Caldwell is a Caldwell, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 241 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $17,352 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Caldwell is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Caldwell Elem, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Caldwell students show an average math proficiency of 27.4% and ELA proficiency of 34.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Caldwell, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.4%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 34.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Caldwell with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Caldwell
Total Enrollment
241
Teachers (FTE)
24
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caldwell?

Caldwell has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Caldwell?

The average composite rating for Caldwell is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Caldwell?

Caldwell spends $17,352 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Caldwell?

The average student-teacher ratio in Caldwell is 10:1.

What is the top-rated school in Caldwell?

Caldwell Elem is the highest-rated school in Caldwell with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Caldwell?

Across schools in Caldwell with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Caldwell compare to other districts in Kansas?

Caldwell has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
27.4%
ELA Proficiency
34.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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