Caldwell Street Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Caldwell Street Elementary School?
279 students attend Caldwell Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Caldwell Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Caldwell Street Elementary School offer ?
Caldwell Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Caldwell Street Elementary School part of?
Caldwell Street Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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