CASTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Castle Rock Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Castle Rock Union Elementary school district, located in Castella, CA with about 60 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Castle Rock Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Castle Rock Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Castella, California. Serving as the primary educational hub for the local area, the school is part of the Castle Rock Union Elementary School District. Because of its remote location in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, the school is characterized by a close-knit, community-focused environment where multi-grade classrooms are common and student populations are typically very small.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive academic culture that prioritizes personalized learning and student success within a safe, natural setting. By leveraging its proximity to the scenic Sacramento River and the surrounding mountain landscapes, Castle Rock Elementary often integrates the local environment into its educational approach. Parents and community members play a significant role in school governance and activities, maintaining the intimate, family-oriented atmosphere that defines this historic rural institution.

For more information, contact Castle Rock Elementary at (530) 235-0101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.