Castroville Elementary

600 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Castroville Elementary School, located at 11161 Merritt St. in Castroville, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Monterey County Unified School District. Nestled in a community historically known as the "Artichoke Center of the World," the school reflects the diverse, agricultural character of its surroundings. It is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Castroville, often emphasizing community involvement and family engagement as pillars of student success. With a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student body, Castroville Elementary offers programs designed to foster inclusivity and prepare students for the transition to middle school. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern educational resources, the school strives to empower its young learners to achieve their personal best while honoring the unique culture of the Monterey County region.

600

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castroville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	579
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
579 (96.7%)
White
13 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
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:	North Monterey County Unified
Phone:	(831)633-2570
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 100

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 87