Enrollment
418
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodlake, CA
Castle Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castle Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141809659
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Rock Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Woodlake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Rock Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodlake, CA.
School address
District: Woodlake Unified · California
NCES ID 060141809659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castle Rock Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castle Rock Elementary
Castle Rock Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodlake, California, enrolling 418 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,082.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodlake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis J. White Learning Center (502 students): Castle Rock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 22.8:1).
Woodlake Unified also operates Woodlake High (646 students) and Francis J. White Learning Center (502 students) alongside Castle Rock Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Castle Rock Elementary compares
Castle Rock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$16,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Castle Rock Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodlake Unified, which includes Castle Rock Elementary.
$16,998
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 69.8%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Castle Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis J. White Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlake Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bravo Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlake Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodlake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Castle Rock Elementary
How many students attend Castle Rock Elementary?
Castle Rock Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodlake, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Rock Elementary?
84.2% of students at Castle Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castle Rock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Woodlake, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Rock Elementary?
Castle Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castle Rock Elementary rank among public schools in Woodlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodlake, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodlake on the city page.
Is Castle Rock Elementary a good school?
Castle Rock Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodlake Unified?
Besides Castle Rock Elementary, Woodlake Unified also operates Woodlake High (646 students), Francis J. White Learning Center (502 students), and Woodlake Valley Middle (483 students). See the Woodlake Unified district page for the complete list.
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