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Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 241 students in Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
241 Students
477,390 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
78%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,510 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,954 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,510
$16,284
Spending / Student
$19,954
$17,200
Best Caldwell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District is ranked #88 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell School District?
78% of Caldwell School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,954 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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