- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Rock, WA
Castle Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castle Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530099000171
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Rock Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Rock Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castle Rock, WA.
School address
District: Castle Rock School District · Washington
NCES ID 530099000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Castle Rock Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530099000171 · Castle Rock, WA Other · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 18.8:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Rock High School (422 students)
Castle Rock Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Castle Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Castle Rock Elementary
733 students
- Castle Rock Hi
Castle Rock High School
422 students
- Castle Rock Mi
Castle Rock Middle School
316 students
- Castle Rock Vi 13
Castle Rock Virtual Academy
13 students
What this shows Castle Rock Elementary reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Rock Elementary compares
Castle Rock Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Castle Rock Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Castle Rock School District reports $15,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Castle Rock
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Rock Elementary
How many students attend Castle Rock Elementary?
Castle Rock Elementary has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Rock, WA. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Rock Elementary?
53.1% of students at Castle Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castle Rock Elementary is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Rock Elementary?
Castle Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castle Rock Elementary rank among public schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castle Rock, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Castle Rock School District?
Besides Castle Rock Elementary, Castle Rock School District also operates Castle Rock High School (422 students), Castle Rock Middle School (316 students), and Castle Rock Virtual Academy (13 students). See the Castle Rock School District district page for the complete list.