Castaic Elementary

417 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Castaic Elementary, located in the scenic community of Castaic, California, serves as a foundational institution within the Castaic Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare children for success in higher education and beyond, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

The school community is highly characterized by its commitment to collaboration between staff, students, and families. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Castaic Elementary provides numerous programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage well-rounded growth. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a cohesive network of support that empowers students to reach their full potential while promoting values of respect, responsibility, and lifelong learning.

417

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castaic Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	155
Black	3
Asian	39
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
196 (47.0%)
Hispanic
155 (37.2%)
Asian
39 (9.4%)
Two or More
23 (5.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castaic Union
Phone:	(661)257-4530
Website:	http://castaicusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 58