Castlebay Lane Charter

19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326

(818)360-1908

Charter School 666 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castlebay Lane Charter, located in the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a highly regarded public charter elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is known for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to fostering a rigorous learning environment. The campus draws a dedicated community of families and educators who prioritize high achievement, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere where parent involvement plays a significant role in the daily life of the campus. Beyond the core curriculum, Castlebay Lane Charter offers a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional academic standards with proactive community engagement, the school consistently aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, cementing its status as a sought-after institution within the Porter Ranch area.

666

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castlebay Lane Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	121
Black	20
Asian	142
Two or More	117

White
266 (39.9%)
Asian
142 (21.3%)
Hispanic
121 (18.2%)
Two or More
117 (17.6%)
Black
20 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)360-1908
Website:	http://castlebaylanecharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 179

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castlebay Lane Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	179
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castlebay Lane Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	48.6%
Male	342	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)