Caldwell Elementary School
Tel:
(256)218-2500
- Caldwell Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Caldwell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Caldwell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat 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 Comparison
- Caldwell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Caldwell Elementary School is 0.36, 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 School Rank | #332 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsboro Collins Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 344 students
0.7 miles
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2700 0.7 5-6 344 - Scottsboro Scottsboro Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 410 students
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 Grades: 9-12 | 808 students
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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