District Overview
Situated in the rural fringe community of Princeton, Kentucky, Caldwell County Public Schools serves as a fully operational, traditional school district dedicated to comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education. Headquartered at 612 West Washington Street, the district manages four active operational schools that form the cornerstone of the local academic landscape. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Caldwell County serves a total student body of 1,879 learners, maintaining a steady educational progression across all primary and secondary grade levels to foster student growth and community engagement across Western Kentucky.

To deliver effective instruction and foster a supportive learning environment, the district relies on an extensive operational team totaling over 550 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 213 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 30 instructional aides, and more than 306 support staff professionals who oversee everything from student services to administrative operations. By combining strong staffing ratios with a close-knit community setting, Caldwell County Public Schools offers researchers, parents, and students a well-resourced academic system committed to sustainable educational outcomes.
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Total Schools
1,879
Total Students
213.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caldwell County
Demographic Student Count
White1,526
Hispanic51
Black110
Asian8
Two or More182
American Indian2
  • White
    1,526 (81.2%)
  • Two or More
    182 (9.7%)
  • Black
    110 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Caldwell County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:1,879*
Teachers (FTE):213.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Caldwell County
Found 4 Schools