Caldwell Elementary School
Caldwell Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Caldwell Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Rankings
Caldwell Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Caldwell Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #140 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsboro City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Caldwell Elementary School is Scottsboro High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Scottsboro Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Collins Intermediate School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsboro Collins Intermediate School Math: 52% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-6 | 344 students10
0.7 miles
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700 0.7 5-6 344 - Scottsboro Scottsboro Junior High School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 410 students10
0.7 miles
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300 0.7 7-8 410 - Scottsboro Brownwood Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 298 students
1.1 miles
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400 1.1 PK-4 298 - Scottsboro Scottsboro High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 808 students10
1.8 miles
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000 1.8 9-12 808 - Scottsboro Thurston T Nelson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 280 students
2.8 miles
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600 2.8 PK-4 280
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