Caldwell County Elementary School

Caldwell County
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
403 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Caldwell County Elementary School, located at 105 Education Dr in Princeton, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Caldwell County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and build character.

The school is deeply integrated into the Princeton community, prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to support student success. By emphasizing a supportive classroom culture and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Caldwell County Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location on Education Drive serves as a central point for the district’s elementary education efforts, reflecting a commitment to providing accessible, quality public schooling for the families of Caldwell County.
403
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    347 (86.1 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (7.4 %)
  • Black
    18 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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 County
Phone: (270)365-8030
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
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
Grade 3 133
Grade 4 133
Grade 5 137
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Caldwell County Primary School
Caldwell County
523 Students
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd