- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castroville, CA
Castroville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castroville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062759004140
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castroville Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Castroville Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castroville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759004140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Castroville Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062759004140 · Castroville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 25:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
Castroville Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castroville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Monterey
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- North Monterey
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- This school
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- Echo Valley El
Echo Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows Castroville Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castroville Elementary compares
Castroville 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$20,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Castroville Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castroville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castroville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Castroville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castroville Elementary
How many students attend Castroville Elementary?
Castroville Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castroville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castroville Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castroville Elementary?
83.1% of students at Castroville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castroville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castroville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Castroville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castroville Elementary?
Castroville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Castroville Elementary rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Castroville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides Castroville Elementary, North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students), Prunedale Elementary (644 students), and North Monterey County Middle (624 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.