Caldwell Elementary School

caldwell.scottsboroschools.net

579 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Caldwell Elementary School, located in Scottsboro, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Scottsboro City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. By focusing on core academic disciplines while promoting social and emotional growth, Caldwell Elementary strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards and a dedicated staff, Caldwell Elementary works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and lifelong learners. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families are encouraged to visit their official website.

579

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caldwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	58
Black	36
Asian	15
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
441 (76.2%)
Hispanic
58 (10.0%)
Black
36 (6.2%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
Asian
15 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Scottsboro City
Phone:	(256)218-2500
Website:	http://caldwell.scottsboroschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1 197

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 202