Caldwell County School District

612 West Washington Street
Princeton, KY 42445
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 532 students in Caldwell County School District.
Public Preschools in Caldwell County School District have a diversity score of 0.35, which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.43.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
544 Schools
# Students
1,879 Students
222,929 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
15,056 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Caldwell County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#57 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
38%
45%
45%
23%
22%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
81%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,067 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,020
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,067
$14,008

Best Caldwell County School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Gr: PK-2 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Quick Links