At a glance
Reported students
618
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
602
Caldwell Arts Academy: 618 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 577
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Caldwell Arts Academy
Caldwell Arts Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tyler. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Tyler ISD. NCES reports 618 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and White (34%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Caldwell Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black19.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tyler ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dixie El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
619 reported students
Rice El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
613 reported students
Douglas El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
Griffin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
649 reported students
Birdwell School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
568 reported students
Bell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
540 reported students
Public schools near Caldwell Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 380 | 0.7 mi |
| Peete El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 385 | 1 mi |
| Douglas El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 591 | 1.4 mi |
| Birdwell School Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–08 | 568 | 1.4 mi |
| T J Austin El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 359 | 1.5 mi |
| Ramey El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Arts Academy
What grades does Caldwell Arts Academy serve?
Caldwell Arts Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tyler ISD.
How many students attend Caldwell Arts Academy?
Caldwell Arts Academy reported 618 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 577 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Caldwell Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 618 students and 39.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Caldwell Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Caldwell Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Caldwell Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Caldwell Arts Academy in?
Caldwell Arts Academy is part of Tyler ISD, based in Tyler, TX, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Caldwell Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bonner El (0.7 mi), Peete El (1 mi), Douglas El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.