Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Calder Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calder Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Calder Road Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Calder Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calder Road Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2305 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calder Road Elementary School's ranking?
Calder Road Elementary School is ranked #2305 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Calder Road Elementary School often compared to?
Calder Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louis G Lobit Elementary School, Bay Colony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Calder Road Elementary School?
566 students attend Calder Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Calder Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calder Road Elementary School?
Calder Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calder Road Elementary School offer ?
Calder Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Calder Road Elementary School part of?
Calder Road Elementary School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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