Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caldwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caldwood Elementary serves the northern part of Beaumont, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caldwood Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caldwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7435 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwood Elementary School's ranking?
Caldwood Elementary School is ranked #7435 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Caldwood Elementary School?
694 students attend Caldwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Caldwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caldwood Elementary School?
Caldwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caldwood Elementary School offer ?
Caldwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Caldwood Elementary School part of?
Caldwood Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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