CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALDWELL ELEMENTARY
BENTON, AR 72019

427 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Caldwell Elementary School is a public primary school located in Benton, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Benton School District. Situated on West Sevier Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It focuses on foundational education, prioritizing the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

As an integral part of the Benton School District, Caldwell Elementary follows the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the educational experience. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative details, the district’s official website at http://bentonschools.org serves as the primary resource for students and parents.

427

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	27
Black	26
Two or More	19

White
355 (83.1%)
Hispanic
27 (6.3%)
Black
26 (6.1%)
Two or More
19 (4.4%)

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:	BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)778-4444
Website:	http://bentonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 88

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79