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#1218 of 1,294 schools in KS
Caldwell Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1441 S Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67218
- Math 11% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caldwell Elem score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caldwell Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,905
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Classical School of WichitaPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Griffith ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #66 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caldwell Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caldwell Elem
Caldwell Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caldwell Elem
What grades does Caldwell Elem serve?
Caldwell Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Caldwell Elem?
Caldwell Elem has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Elem is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caldwell Elem rank in KS?
Caldwell Elem ranks #1,218 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Caldwell Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Caldwell Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caldwell Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell Elem has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caldwell Elem a charter school?
No, Caldwell Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caldwell Elem a Title I school?
No, Caldwell Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwell Elem?
90.9% of students at Caldwell Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (316) 973-0800
- Area population (ZIP 67218)
- 22,945
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67218; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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