Caldwell Elementary School in Caldwell, AR serves 255 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio currently unavailable; 99% of students qualify for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency is 25%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Forrest City School District average of 19%, with a downward trend from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency at Caldwell is 35%, below the state average of 40% and district average of 15%, showing a decline from previous years when it was above 50%.
Science proficiency stands at 30%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 13%, but remains low overall.
The graduation rate data appears inconsistent; recent records show rates exceeding 80%, which is higher than the state average of 88%, but may require clarification due to inaccurate entries.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
68%
19%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Caldwell Elementary School?
255 students attend Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Caldwell Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Caldwell Elementary School part of?
Caldwell Elementary School is part of Forrest City School District.
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