- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, MN
Castle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272385002182
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oakdale, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Castle Elementary grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 272385002182 · Oakdale, MN Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 19.7:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
Castle Elementary grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Castle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- This school 630
Castle Elementary
630 students
What this shows Castle Elementary reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Elementary compares
Castle Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 27.6%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: Asian at 27.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Castle Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Elementary
How many students attend Castle Elementary?
Castle Elementary has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakdale, MN. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Elementary?
53.0% of students at Castle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castle Elementary is Asian at 27.6% of enrollment, in Oakdale, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Elementary?
Castle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Castle Elementary rank among schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oakdale, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides Castle Elementary, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), North Senior High (1,649 students), and John Glenn Middle (1,073 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.