Helen Carr Castello Elementary

790 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Helen Carr Castello Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in the growing suburban community of Elk Grove, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, one of the largest and most diverse districts in the state. The school is named in honor of Helen Carr Castello, a respected local educator and community leader, and it reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth.

The school is known for its modern facilities and a strong focus on community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. Its curriculum typically balances rigorous core academic standards with enrichment programs designed to build social-emotional skills and character. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among staff, students, and parents, Helen Carr Castello Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and high-performing educational institution within the region.

790

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	191
Black	59
Asian	337
Two or More	98
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
337 (42.7%)
Hispanic
191 (24.2%)
White
103 (13.0%)
Two or More
98 (12.4%)
Black
59 (7.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)686-1725
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 132

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	117
Grade 6	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	47.6%
Male	414	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)