Public elementary schoolGrades K–5McKinney ISD

Caldwell Elementary

601 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 302-5500

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (D 69).
409students
12.1students per teacher
94.7%attendance
15thof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
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CDFCACDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Caldwell Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 71

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 69

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Caldwell Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the McKinney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level64%
Meets grade level36%
McKinney ISD elementary schools: 52.6%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

409students in 2024–25Down 9% from 447 the year before
12.1students per teacher34 full-time teachers
18.6average class sizeMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 21.9
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,324average teacher base pay
67.7%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
41.3%English learners
9.3%in gifted & talented
12.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 61.9%White 21%African American 13.7%Two or More Races 2.9%Asian 0%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Caldwell Elementary.

Opening soonHall Library reimagining + planetariumProjected Oct 2026 · 0.5 mi away AnnouncedSH 5 rebuild near downtown McKinney2028–2031 · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CBurks ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 75 · 0.6 mi DFinch ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 66 · 0.8 mi FWebb ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 57 · 0.9 mi CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 70 · 1.3 mi AHerman Lawson Early Childhood SchoolMcKinney ISD · 94 · 1.5 mi CSlaughter ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 73 · 1.5 mi PCollin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 0.4 mi PFirst Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 0.5 mi
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Questions about Caldwell Elementary

What is Caldwell Elementary’s TEA rating?

Caldwell Elementary earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (69) in 2025.

What grades does Caldwell Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 601 W Louisiana St in McKinney.

How many students go to Caldwell Elementary?

409 students in 2024–25, down 9% from 447 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Caldwell Elementary compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 15th of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Caldwell Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.