Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Caldwell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Round Rock, Texas that is part of Pflugerville Independent School District. It serves 541 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 59 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

541 Students

47 Teachers

1718 Picadilly Dr

Round Rock, TX 78664 View local requests

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Caldwell Elementary School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

75%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Caldwell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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