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Enrollment
532
Elementary
DISTRICT 459 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALDWELL COUNTY·NCES 210084001660
Caldwell County Primary School
1000 Marion Rd, Princeton, KY 42445 · (270) 365-8040 · Caldwell County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL532 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
358 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 120 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 149 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 140 | 26% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Caldwell County Primary School→Caldwell County Elementary School→Caldwell County Middle School→Caldwell County High School
Based on grade levels within Caldwell County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Caldwell County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Primary School this school | 532 | 67.3% | N/A |
| Mason County Intermediate School Maysville | 573 | 66.3% | 31.4% |
| Southside Elementary School Nortonville | 549 | 67.4% | 47.4% |
| Nicholasville Elementary School Nicholasville | 465 | 67.7% | 43.6% |
| Lincoln Elementary School Franklin | 463 | 65.7% | 42.1% |
| Berea Community Elementary School Berea | 448 | 69.0% | 43.0% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Caldwell County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 532 | #199 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #621 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #303 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.3% | #338 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.7% | #327 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
532
+50 (+10%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 487
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 532 | 30.3 | 17.6:1 | 67% (358) |
| 2023-24 | 539 | 30.3 | 17.8:1 | 59% (320) |
| 2022-23 | 523 | 31.6 | 16.5:1 | 63% (332) |
| 2020-21 | 482 | 31 | 15.6:1 | 69% (334) |
| 2017-18 | 564 | 30.3 | 18.6:1 | 74% (418) |
| 2015-16 | 565 | 32 | 17.7:1 | 76% (431) |
| 2010-11 | 529 | 25 | 21.2:1 | 74% (389) |
| 2000-01 | 422 | 29 | 14.6:1 | 70% (296) |
| 1990-91 | 487 | 31 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Caldwell County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (564 to 532); teachers unchanged (30.3 to 30.3).
About Caldwell County Primary School
Caldwell County Primary School is an elementary school in Princeton, Kentucky, according to federal school records. Total enrollment is 532 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 2. That is 26% bigger than the average of about 421 students for elementary schools in Kentucky.
Caldwell County is the local district for Caldwell County Primary School. It runs 4 schools with 1,879 students.
Federal enrollment data show Caldwell County Primary School is 80% White. Enrollment also includes 12% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Hispanic. The school's White share is 10 points below the 90% share among Caldwell County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 34%.
Caldwell County Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1, with 30.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Kentucky, 15.4:1, is lower. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 67% at Caldwell County Primary School.
The school's county is Caldwell County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $59,583 a year, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Caldwell County number 5, with about 1,879 students.
Caldwell County Elementary School is about 0.2 miles from Caldwell County Primary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment increased by 10% across 4 years, from 482 in 2020-21 to 532 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 15.6:1 to 17.6:1 over the same years.
The allk12 page for Caldwell County Primary School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Caldwell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,618
Census ACS
Median income
$59,583
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,879 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Caldwell County
- Caldwell County High SchoolHigh · 561 students
- Caldwell County Middle SchoolMiddle · 400 students
- Caldwell County Elementary SchoolElementary · 386 students
Other schools in Princeton
- Caldwell County High SchoolHigh · 561 students
- Caldwell County Middle SchoolMiddle · 400 students
- Caldwell County Elementary SchoolElementary · 386 students
- Caldwell County Area Technology CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Caldwell County Elementary School0.2 mi · 386
- Caldwell County High School0.3 mi · 561
- Caldwell County Middle School0.4 mi · 400
- Lyon County Middle School10.4 mi · 210
- Lyon County Elementary School10.4 mi · 485
- Lyon County High School10.5 mi · 292
Frequently asked questions
About Caldwell County Primary SchoolHow many students attend Caldwell County Primary School?
Caldwell County Primary School enrolls approximately 532 students in grades PK-02.
Is Caldwell County Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Caldwell County Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Caldwell County Primary School?
Approximately 17.6:1 students per teacher at Caldwell County Primary School.
How diverse is Caldwell County Primary School?
Caldwell County Primary School reports a student body of 80% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Caldwell County Primary School in?
Caldwell County Primary School is part of Caldwell County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.