Serving 832 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles H. Castle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles H. Castle Elementary serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, within an attendance zone that spans approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles H. Castle Elementary School's student population of 832 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
832 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles H. Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Castle Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5631 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles H. Castle Elementary School's ranking?
Charles H. Castle Elementary School is ranked #5631 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Castle Elementary School?
832 students attend Charles H. Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Charles H. Castle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles H. Castle Elementary School?
Charles H. Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles H. Castle Elementary School offer ?
Charles H. Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charles H. Castle Elementary School part of?
Charles H. Castle Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles H. Castle Elementary School located?
Charles H. Castle Elementary School is located in the Spice Tract neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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