- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Charles H. Castle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Castle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060639009332
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Castle Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #96 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Castle Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Castle Elementary ranks #96 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639009332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Charles H. Castle Elementary held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060639009332 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 26.8:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Charles H. Castle Elementary held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles H. Castle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Charles H. Castle Elementary
832 students
What this shows Charles H. Castle Elementary reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H. Castle Elementary compares
Charles H. Castle 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$15,641
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 832 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 11.4%
White 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Charles H. Castle Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles H. Castle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Castle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Castle Elementary
How many students attend Charles H. Castle Elementary?
Charles H. Castle Elementary has 832 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Castle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Castle Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles H. Castle Elementary?
83.1% of students at Charles H. Castle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Castle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Castle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Castle Elementary?
Charles H. Castle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Charles H. Castle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Castle Elementary ranks #96 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Charles H. Castle Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.