Castlewood Elementary School
Castlewood Elementary School serves 351 students in grades 1-7.
Castlewood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 1-7
- Students: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castlewood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castlewood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Castlewood Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#664 out of 1800 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
n/a
22%
White
97%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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