JAMES CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Caldwell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Springfield Public School District school district, located in Springfield, NJ with about 265 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 20 teachers, James Caldwell Elementary School 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.

James Caldwell Elementary School, located at 36 Caldwell Place in Springfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Springfield Public School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop essential academic skills, social-emotional intelligence, and a lifelong curiosity for learning. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often highlighting collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families to foster a supportive learning climate.

Beyond its core academic offerings, James Caldwell Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Springfield township community. The school places a high priority on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the institution strives to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of a modern educational landscape while benefiting from the resources and dedicated faculty characteristic of the Springfield school system.

For more information, contact James Caldwell Elementary School at (973) 376-1025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
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JAMES CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Springfield, NJ with about 265 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
265
Teachers:
20
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 265 students

White
54.0%
Hispanic/Latino
21.9%
Black or African American
10.2%
Asian
9.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.