CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caldwell Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Caldwell Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Caldwell Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). Situated at 1441 S. Edgemoor, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing elementary education with a focus on core academics and student development. As a member of the state’s largest school district, Caldwell benefits from the broad resources and standardized curriculum provided by USD 259 while maintaining a specific campus identity tailored to the needs of its surrounding neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing the resources available through the district's extensive network, Caldwell Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success through comprehensive instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. For families seeking more specific information regarding school hours, academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official USD 259 website remains the primary resource for updates and institutional documentation.

For more information, contact Caldwell Elem at (316) 973-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218-3308
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CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wichita
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
38.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 529 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.3%
Black or African American
31.6%
White
18.3%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.