Castle Rock Elementary School

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Castle Rock Elementary School, located at 1103 Canyon Drive in Castle Rock, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Douglas County School District. As a traditional neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity, supported by a staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through inclusive and engaging instructional practices.

Beyond its academic focus, Castle Rock Elementary places a high value on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and collaborative, often hosting events and initiatives that involve parents and local residents in the educational journey. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and a strong sense of school spirit, the institution aims to prepare its young students not only for success in their future academic endeavors but also to become responsible and active members of their community.

440

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Rock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	114
Black	10
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
268 (60.9%)
Hispanic
114 (25.9%)
Two or More
30 (6.8%)
Asian
16 (3.6%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
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:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castle Rock Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castle Rock Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	45.5%
Male	240	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)