Castle Heights Elementary School serves 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Castle Heights Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Castle Heights Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)66%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
36%
56%

Black
8%
5%

White
40%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Castle Heights Elementary School?
561 students attend Castle Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Castle Heights Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Heights Elementary School?
Castle Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Castle Heights Elementary School offer ?
Castle Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Heights Elementary School part of?
Castle Heights Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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