James Caldwell Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Springfield, NJ Grades 03–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (83.4)
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James Caldwell Elementary School
Springfield, NJ 07081
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ A (83.4)
276
Students
21.0
Teachers
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
(973)376-1025
Phone
http://www.springfieldschools.com
Website

Located in Springfield, NEW JERSEY (ZIP 07081), James Caldwell Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades 03–05 in the Springfield Public School District district.

Key statistics: 276 students enrolled; a 13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
276.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 34% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.14:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
17.0%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 58% better
School Details
School Name
James Caldwell Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341563005702
State School ID
NJ-395000-070
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
36 Caldwell Place
City
Springfield
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07081
County
Union County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3407
State Leg. Upper
34021
State Leg. Lower
34021
Latitude
40.7106
Longitude
-74.3148
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 3rd 4th 5th
👥
276
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 47 17%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Springfield Public School District
LEAID
3415630
State LEA ID
NJ-395000
Phone
(973)376-1025
Website
http://www.springfieldschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Springfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$61,440K
Federal Revenue
$1,457K
State Revenue
$13,725K
Local Revenue
$46,258K
Total Expenditure
$58,037K
Instruction Exp.
$28,840K
Support Services
$18,268K
Other Current Exp.
$1,746K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James Caldwell Elementary School

1
Jonathan Dayton High School
Springfield · High
0.3 mi
2
Millburn High School
MILLBURN · High
0.6 mi
3
Washington School
Millburn · Middle
0.7 mi
4
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Springfield · Middle
0.7 mi
5
South Mountain School
MILLBURN · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Millburn Middle School
MILLBURN · Middle
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Caldwell Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Caldwell Elementary School?
276 students are enrolled at James Caldwell Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Caldwell Elementary School have?
James Caldwell Elementary School has 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does James Caldwell Elementary School serve?
James Caldwell Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is James Caldwell Elementary School a charter school?
James Caldwell Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Caldwell Elementary School located in?
James Caldwell Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does James Caldwell Elementary School belong to?
James Caldwell Elementary School is part of the Springfield Public School District school district.
How much does Springfield Public School District spend per student?
The Springfield Public School District district spends approximately $210,278,986 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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