Caldwell School District
School District · Caldwell, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Caldwell?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caldwell as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Caldwell Elem
Caldwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caldwell Secondary School
Caldwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#58 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,352
+$2,098 vs Kansas median
District size
241 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Caldwell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Caldwell Secondary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,352 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, 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 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Caldwell students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Caldwell with test data.
Schools in Caldwell
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Caldwell
- Total Enrollment
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- District spending per student
- $17,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Caldwell?
Caldwell's district-level spending was $17,352 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Caldwell?
Across schools in Caldwell with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. 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 7.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Caldwell with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- De Soto (13)
- Derby (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
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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