Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 895 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
895 students attend Walter Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Walter Caldwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
Walter Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Caldwell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 895 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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