- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castro Valley, CA
Proctor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Proctor 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 060780000749
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Proctor Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Proctor Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Proctor Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Proctor Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060780000749 · Castro Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 25.5:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Proctor Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Proctor 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
- This school 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- Vannoy Element 536
Vannoy Elementary
536 students
What this shows Proctor Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Proctor Elementary compares
Proctor 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.6%
White 21.9%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Proctor 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 Proctor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vannoy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Proctor 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
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
Castro Valley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 26.4:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Proctor Elementary
How many students attend Proctor Elementary?
Proctor Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Proctor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Proctor Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Proctor Elementary?
13.7% of students at Proctor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Proctor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Proctor Elementary is Asian at 39.6% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Proctor Elementary?
Proctor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Proctor Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Proctor 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 Proctor 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.