Castro Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Castro Elementary School?
249 students attend Castro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Castro Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castro Elementary School?
Castro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castro Elementary School offer ?
Castro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Castro Elementary School part of?
Castro Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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