Castle Hills Elementary School

502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/castlehills

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castle Hills Elementary School, located on Moores Lane in New Castle, Delaware, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Colonial School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to foster an inclusive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through collaborative instruction and active engagement.

Reflecting the broader goals of the Colonial School District, Castle Hills Elementary prioritizes the integration of technology and modern pedagogical strategies to meet the evolving needs of its student body. The school maintains strong communication with families to encourage parental involvement, viewing it as a critical component of student success. By providing a structured and nurturing setting, Castle Hills strives to equip its learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and character traits necessary to become responsible and productive members of their community.

462

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	138
Black	179
Asian	28
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
179 (38.7%)
Hispanic
138 (29.9%)
White
78 (16.9%)
Two or More
36 (7.8%)
Asian
28 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)323-2915
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/castlehills
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 74

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 90