Castle Heights Elementary

9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/castle_heights_el

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castle Heights Elementary is a public school located in the Cheviot Hills/Beverlywood area of Los Angeles and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It has established a reputation for maintaining a focus on academic achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment, often bolstered by active parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Castle Heights Elementary is recognized for its enrichment programs, which typically include offerings in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. As a key institution within the local community, it continues to serve as a hub for neighborhood families, focusing on preparing students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

501

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	199
Black	41
Asian	42
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
199 (39.7%)
White
154 (30.7%)
Two or More
63 (12.6%)
Asian
42 (8.4%)
Black
41 (8.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)839-4528
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/castle_heights_el
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 118

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 84