Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Castelar Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castelar Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Castelar Street Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Castelar Street Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Castelar Street Elementary School often compared to?
Castelar Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solano Avenue Elementary School, Martha Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Castelar Street Elementary School?
592 students attend Castelar Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Castelar Street Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castelar Street Elementary School?
Castelar Street Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castelar Street Elementary School offer ?
Castelar Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Castelar Street Elementary School part of?
Castelar Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Castelar Street Elementary School located?
Castelar Street Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
School Reviews
5 6/10/2017
I have attended Castelar Elementary School from K-4th Grade. I've had excellent teachers that were ASIANS and spoke fluent English who helped shape me into what I am today. Thank you Castelar teachers, who were extremely dedicated, for contributing to my success.Regarding the comment above posted by a concerned parent-I have not heard of such a thing happening in this school.Keep in mind that there is two columns for grading: The first column is academic performance and the second is for the student's effort.Looking at the situation you presented, you are probably looking at the effort/participation column.
3 12/6/2016
My son goes to this school now and he is in a dual (Chinese & English) language class. He gets average to below average homework scores but the teacher gives him a lot of 4s (4 being the highest) on his report card. I am not sure if my son is really learning English and if he has really earned that score of 4. The teacher has told me on the phone that she has a lot to get through and to teach. However, many second language learner like my son learn English at a different and slower pace than those who are not second language learner. I have met the teacher at my first parent teacher conference and my impression is not so good.This school has changed a lot over the years ... Many teachers are not native English teachers and most of them like my son's English teacher are Asian. To me, the school is only an average school.
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