Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Carr Castello Elementary serves the west part of Elk Grove, CA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
790 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Carr Castello Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Carr Castello Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Helen Carr Castello Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlene Hein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen Carr Castello Elementary School?
790 students attend Helen Carr Castello Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Helen Carr Castello Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Carr Castello Elementary School?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helen Carr Castello Elementary School offer ?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Helen Carr Castello Elementary School part of?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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