Caldwell Elem

Caldwell
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
146 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Caldwell Elementary School, located at 1 North Osage Street in Caldwell, Kansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the USD 360 school district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Caldwell Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students, fostering a supportive environment that prepares them for success in higher grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 360, which strives to maintain high standards of education while remaining responsive to the needs of the local Caldwell population. By offering a structured curriculum and promoting extracurricular involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment procedures, or district news can find further information and resources by visiting the official district website at [www.usd360.com](http://www.usd360.com).
146
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (8.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Caldwell
Phone: (620)845-2585
Website: http://www.usd360.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio