Caldwell Elem
#645 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#45997 of 50,301 nationally
About Caldwell Elem
Caldwell Elem is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 645th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Caldwell Elem ranks 53rd of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)9%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Caldwell Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Caldwell Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Curtis Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students · 145 m away
Allen Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 1.1 km away
Jefferson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 1.4 km away
Griffith Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 1.7 km away
Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 2.5 km away
Robinson Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students · 2.8 km away
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 2.9 km away
Chisholm Life Skills Center
Wichita · Public high · Grades 12–12
96 students · 3.1 km away
College Hill Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 3.1 km away
Mead Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Brookwood Elem
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Tecumseh South Elem
Tecumseh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
464 students
Clark Davidson Elem
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
462 students
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Southwest Elem
Pratt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
462 students
Clear Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Caldwell Elem a good school?
Caldwell Elem has a Success Index (US) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #645 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Caldwell Elem rank in Kansas?
Caldwell Elem ranks #645 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #45997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Caldwell Elem?
Caldwell Elem had 465 students in 2025.
Is Caldwell Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Caldwell Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Caldwell Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Caldwell Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.