Walter Caldwell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Auburndale, Florida 33823 · Polk
#1879 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#33258 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Walter Caldwell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Auburndale, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 887 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1879th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 887.
There are 8 schools in Auburndale; Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter Caldwell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Auburndale Senior High School
Auburndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students · 1.0 km away
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Auburndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 1.2 km away
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 1.7 km away
Hartridge Academy
Winter Haven · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
200 students · 2.8 km away
Fred G. Garner Academy
Winter Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students · 3.4 km away
Lena Vista Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
915 students · 4.2 km away
Westwood Middle School
Winter Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students · 4.4 km away
Inwood Elementary School
Winter Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 5.1 km away
Winter Haven Head Start
Winter Haven · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 5.5 km away
Lake Alfred Elementary School
Lake Alfred · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,059 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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885 students
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889 students
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Key Biscayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
884 students
Chaffee Trail Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter Caldwell Elementary School a good school?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1879 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks #1879 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #33258 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School had 887 students in 2025.
Is Walter Caldwell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter Caldwell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.