- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castaic, CA
Castaic Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castaic Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060774000738
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castaic Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Castaic · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castaic Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castaic Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, CA.
School address
District: Castaic Union · California
NCES ID 060774000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Castaic Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060774000738 · Castaic, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 26.1:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students)
Castaic Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castaic Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northlake Hill
Northlake Hills Elementary
556 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
490 students
- Castaic Middle
Castaic Middle
451 students
- This school
Castaic Elementary
417 students
What this shows Castaic Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castaic Elementary compares
Castaic Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Castaic Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castaic Union reports $15,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castaic Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castaic Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castaic Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Castaic
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castaic Elementary
How many students attend Castaic Elementary?
Castaic Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castaic, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castaic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castaic Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castaic Elementary?
22.4% of students at Castaic Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castaic Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castaic Elementary is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Castaic, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castaic Elementary?
Castaic Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castaic Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Castaic Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Castaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Castaic Union?
Besides Castaic Elementary, Castaic Union also operates Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students), Live Oak Elementary (490 students), and Castaic Middle (451 students). See the Castaic Union district page for the complete list.