Lee L Caldwell Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Lee L Caldwell Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
43%
13%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lee L Caldwell Elementary School?
302 students attend Lee L Caldwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lee L Caldwell Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lee L Caldwell Elementary School offer ?
Lee L Caldwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lee L Caldwell Elementary School part of?
Lee L Caldwell Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.

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