Castroville Elementary School

1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castroville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Castroville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Castroville Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Castroville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castroville Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1716 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
59%
44%
60%
51%
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castroville Elementary School's ranking?
Castroville Elementary School is ranked #1716 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Castroville Elementary School often compared to?
Castroville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'hanis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Castroville Elementary School?
645 students attend Castroville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Castroville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castroville Elementary School?
Castroville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castroville Elementary School offer ?
Castroville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castroville Elementary School part of?
Castroville Elementary School is part of Medina Valley Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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