Caldwell Elementary School
Tel:
(256)218-2500
- Caldwell Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% 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
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Caldwell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Caldwell Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #593 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 33% |
| White | 83% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsboro City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsboro Collins Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 370 students
0.7 miles
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2700 0.7 5-6 370 - Scottsboro Scottsboro Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 411 students
0.7 miles
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2300 0.7 7-8 411 - Scottsboro Brownwood Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 288 students
1.1 miles
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2400 1.1 K-4 288 - Scottsboro Scottsboro High School Grades: 9-12 | 799 students
1.8 miles
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256)218-2000 1.8 9-12 799 - Scottsboro Thurston T Nelson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 280 students
2.8 miles
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256)218-2600 2.8 K-4 280
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