Charles H. Castle Elementary School
Tel:
(661)834-5311
- Charles H. Castle Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Charles H. Castle Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles H. Castle Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles H. Castle Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7435 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles H. Castle Elementary School is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is O. J. Actis Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stine Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield O. J. Actis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 683 students
0.3 miles
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)833-1250 0.3 7-8 683 - Bakersfield Stine Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 684 students
0.9 miles
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-1022 0.9 K-6 684 - Bakersfield Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 423 students
1.0 miles
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)827-3158 1.0 9-12 423 - Bakersfield Fred L. Thompson Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 753 students
1.1 miles
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-8011 1.1 7-8 753 - Bakersfield West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2058 students
1.1 miles
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-2822 1.1 9-12 2058
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