Caldwell School District

22 N. Webb St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 248 students in Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
248 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#85 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
31%
35-39%
32%
30-39%
31%
(21-22)
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,931 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,931
$16,295
Spending / Student
$19,391
$17,212

Best Caldwell School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District is ranked #90 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell School District?
79% of Caldwell School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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