Caldwell Arts Academy Tyler TX Fine Arts Magnet (2026 List)

About Caldwell Arts Academy

Caldwell Arts Academy is located at 331 South College Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702. The school serves students in kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment stands at 611 students. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1. The student body is 68% female and 32% male. According to state assessment data, 63% of students reached proficiency in math and 77% in reading, ranking the school #100 in Texas elementary schools. Caldwell Arts Academy operates as a public fine arts magnet school within Tyler Independent School District, earning a Best Elementary Schools badge, the highest reading proficiency among all Tyler ISD elementary campuses in this group and holding 5 stars from SchoolDigger with 40 teachers averaging 14 years of experience. Caldwell Arts Academy enrolls students through Tyler ISD's magnet application process, accessible to all district families outside standard attendance boundaries. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $260,000 based on current Tyler area housing data. and Caldwell Arts Academy stands among the best elementary schools in Texas for fine arts public magnet K–8 campuses, placing it as the second-highest ranked school in this Tyler TX group.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%

Reading 77%

State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 77% in Reading.

39

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

611

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 33.39%

Asian 0.16%

Hispanic 44.84%

Black 18.66%

Two+ Races 2.45%

Native Am. 0.49%

White

33.39%

Asian

0.16%

Hispanic

44.84%

Black

18.66%

Two+ Races

2.45%

Native Am.

0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 611

68.25%

417 Female

31.75%

194 Male

Student Population

611 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

611 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Caldwell Arts Academy Contact Information

Address

331 S COLLEGE, TYLER, TX 75702

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Phone

(903) 262-2250

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Website

tylerisd.org/caldwell

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM-3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In April, Caldwell Arts Academy will be proud to announce that Emily Little has been named Tyler ISD's 2026 District Elementary Teacher of the Year. This is a great example of how the academy is dedicated to supporting the "whole child" through the arts. The campus also has award-winning student artwork that has been chosen to be displayed at important events across Texas. This makes it a top place where academic excellence and creative expression go hand in hand.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Caldwell Arts Academy unique?

Ans. Caldwell Arts Academy blends academics with creative arts, giving students daily exposure to artistic learning.

Q2. How are arts integrated at Caldwell Arts Academy?

Ans. Caldwell Arts Academy incorporates music, dance, and performance into regular classroom instruction.

Q3. What kind of student experience does Caldwell Arts Academy offer?

Ans. Caldwell Arts Academy provides a balanced environment where creativity and academics grow together.

Q4. How does Caldwell Arts Academy encourage creativity?

Ans. Caldwell Arts Academy allows students to explore talents through structured arts-based activities.

Q5. How can parents contact Caldwell Arts Academy?

Ans. Caldwell Arts Academy can be contacted at (903) 262-2250 for program details.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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