Castle View Elementary

castleview.riversideunified.org/

684 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Castle View Elementary, located in the Riverside Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the heart of Riverside, California. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development. With a dedicated teaching staff, the school prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative learning to ensure that students meet grade-level standards and are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Castle View emphasizes community engagement and fostering strong partnerships between families and educators. The school frequently integrates modern technology into the classroom to enhance engagement and provides various programs aimed at enriching the student experience. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with a nurturing school culture, Castle View Elementary strives to create a well-rounded foundation for its students, helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

684

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	475
Black	34
Asian	24
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
475 (69.4%)
White
118 (17.3%)
Black
34 (5.0%)
Two or More
28 (4.1%)
Asian
24 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7460
Website:	http://castleview.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 137

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castle View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castle View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	48.8%
Male	350	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)