- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Castle Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castle Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000856
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Park Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #33 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Park Elementary ranks #33 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Castle Park Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060861000856 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 23.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Castle Park Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castle Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school 377
Castle Park Elementary
377 students
What this shows Castle Park Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Park Elementary compares
Castle Park 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$15,904
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 2.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Castle Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Park Elementary
How many students attend Castle Park Elementary?
Castle Park Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Park Elementary?
74.6% of students at Castle Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castle Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Park Elementary?
Castle Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Park Elementary ranks #33 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Castle Park Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.