CALDWELL EL

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Caldwell Elementary School, located at 601 W. Louisiana St. in McKinney, Texas, is a core institution within the McKinney Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the historic heart of the city. As a public elementary school, it focuses on foundational academics while fostering a community-centered environment that emphasizes student growth, inclusivity, and the development of essential social and learning skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Caldwell Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere for both students and families. The school actively encourages community involvement and values the partnership between educators and parents to ensure student success. By providing a structured and nurturing setting, Caldwell aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for educational excellence and character development.

458

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALDWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	264
Black	68
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Hispanic
264 (57.6 %)
White
97 (21.2 %)
Black
68 (14.8 %)
Two or More
20 (4.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-5500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CALDWELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CALDWELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	53.9%
Male	211	46.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)