Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Creek Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castle Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Creek Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Creek Elementary School is ranked #1969 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Castle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avalon Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Castle Creek Elementary School?
579 students attend Castle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Castle Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Creek Elementary School?
Castle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Castle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Castle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Creek Elementary School part of?
Castle Creek Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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