Serving 228 students in grades 3-5, James Caldwell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Caldwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James Caldwell Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Caldwell Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Caldwell Elementary School often compared to?
James Caldwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Caldwell Elementary School?
228 students attend James Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of James Caldwell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Caldwell Elementary School?
James Caldwell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
James Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James Caldwell Elementary School part of?
James Caldwell Elementary School is part of Springfield Public School District.
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