CALDWELL EL

www.garlandisd.net/caldwell

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caldwell Elementary School, located on Saturn Road in Garland, Texas, is a public school serving the Garland Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years. The school reflects the diverse community of Garland, emphasizing inclusive practices and community engagement to help every student reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum aligns with state standards, integrating core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Garland ISD, Caldwell Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates modern technology and research-based instructional strategies. The staff and administration prioritize building strong partnerships with parents and families, viewing these relationships as essential to maintaining a positive school culture and ensuring consistent academic progress for their student body.

422

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALDWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	364
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
364 (86.3%)
Black
32 (7.6%)
White
17 (4.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2500
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/caldwell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 35

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CALDWELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CALDWELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	52.1%
Male	202	47.9%

Elementary School K - 5th