- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castro Valley 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 060780000741
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castro Valley Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Castro Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Castro Valley Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060780000741 · Castro Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 26.4:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Castro Valley Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castro Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- This school 502
Castro Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows Castro Valley Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castro Valley Elementary compares
Castro Valley 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$14,601
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 31.9%
White 14.9%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Castro Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castro Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castro Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Castro Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Independent Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Proctor Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Vannoy Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Chabot Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 26.1:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castro Valley Elementary
How many students attend Castro Valley Elementary?
Castro Valley Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Elementary is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castro Valley Elementary?
35.2% of students at Castro Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castro Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castro Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castro Valley Elementary?
Castro Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Castro Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Castro Valley Elementary, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Creekside Middle (754 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.