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Caldwell-West School District

New Jersey · Public School District
7
Schools
2,560
Students
$24,103
Per-Pupil Spend
+68% nat'l
7.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Caldwell-West School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 2,560 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,103 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grover Cleveland Middle School06–08586
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
James Caldwell High School09–12789
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,103+68% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
74%
State
22.5%
Local (property tax)
73.8%
Federal
3.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,560
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score59/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,103 per pupil — 68% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caldwell-West School District?
Caldwell-West School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,560 students.
What is the graduation rate for Caldwell-West School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Caldwell-West School District spend per student?
Caldwell-West School District spends $24,103 per pupil — 68% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Caldwell-West School District?
7% of students in Caldwell-West School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Caldwell-West School District?
No, Caldwell-West School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Caldwell-West School District serve?
Caldwell-West School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Caldwell-West School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Caldwell-West School District is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.