Castle Rock Elementary

Castle Rock Union Elementary
29373 Main St.
Castella, CA 96017
35 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
35
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (74.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.9 %)
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: N/A
District: Castle Rock Union Elementary
Phone: (530)235-0101
Website: http://www.castlerockschool.net
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 5
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dunsmuir Elementary
Dunsmuir Elementary
93 Students
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (6.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th