HELEN CARR CASTELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Helen Carr Castello Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Elk Grove Unified school district, located in Elk Grove, CA with about 928 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Helen Carr Castello Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Helen Carr Castello Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in the growing suburban community of Elk Grove, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, one of the largest and most diverse districts in the state. The school is named in honor of Helen Carr Castello, a respected local educator and community leader, and it reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth.
The school is known for its modern facilities and a strong focus on community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. Its curriculum typically balances rigorous core academic standards with enrichment programs designed to build social-emotional skills and character. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among staff, students, and parents, Helen Carr Castello Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and high-performing educational institution within the region.
For more information, contact Helen Carr Castello Elementary at (916) 686-1725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elk Grove, CA 95757-2851
(916) 686-1725
HELEN CARR CASTELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Elk Grove, CA with about 928 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elk Grove Unified
- Total Students:
- 928
- Teachers:
- 35.91
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 928 students
- Asian
- 32.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.3%
- White
- 21.2%
- Two or more races
- 14.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.