Caldwell Elem

www.usd259.org

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caldwell Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). Situated at 1441 S. Edgemoor, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing elementary education with a focus on core academics and student development. As a member of the state’s largest school district, Caldwell benefits from the broad resources and standardized curriculum provided by USD 259 while maintaining a specific campus identity tailored to the needs of its surrounding neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing the resources available through the district's extensive network, Caldwell Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success through comprehensive instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. For families seeking more specific information regarding school hours, academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official USD 259 website remains the primary resource for updates and institutional documentation.

465

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caldwell Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	180
Black	156
Asian	16
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
180 (38.7%)
Black
156 (33.5%)
White
72 (15.5%)
Two or More
28 (6.0%)
Asian
16 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-0800
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Caldwell Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Caldwell Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	51%
Male	228	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)