Castlewood Elementary

Russell County Public Schools
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
354 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Castlewood Elementary School, located at 242 Blue Devil Circle in Castlewood, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in the heart of Russell County, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. It operates under the Russell County Public Schools district, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive atmosphere designed to help young learners thrive as they prepare for higher grade levels.

The school is well-known for its strong connection to the local community, often reflecting the school spirit of the "Blue Devils." Beyond core academics, Castlewood Elementary typically emphasizes character education and student engagement, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and pride among its students and staff. As a vital part of the Castlewood area, the school remains committed to fostering a safe and encouraging environment where children can build the necessary skills for their future academic success.
354
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    338 (95.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.3%)
  • Black
    5 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Russell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)762-2315
Website: http://www.russell.k12.va.us/o/ces
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 324
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
Pre-Kindergarten 44
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 52
Gender Ratio
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