- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove, CA
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Helen Carr Castello Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233011065
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Carr Castello Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 24
- elementary schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Carr Castello Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Carr Castello Elementary ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Helen Carr Castello Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061233011065 · Elk Grove, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 23.2:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Helen Carr Castello Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Helen Carr Castello Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 790
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
790 students
What this shows Helen Carr Castello Elementary reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Carr Castello Elementary compares
Helen Carr Castello 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$15,921
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
White 13.0%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Helen Carr Castello Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen Carr Castello Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Carr Castello Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Elk Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Irene B. West Elementary
Standard public school
1,063 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Miwok Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 38.9:1 students per teacher
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
1,019 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Standard public school
949 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Roy Herburger Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 26.6:1 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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Carr Castello Elementary
How many students attend Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary has 790 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Carr Castello Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
28.2% of students at Helen Carr Castello Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Helen Carr Castello Elementary is Asian at 42.7% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Helen Carr Castello Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Carr Castello Elementary ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Helen Carr Castello Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.