Castro Valley Elementary

20185 San Miguel Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546

(510)537-1919

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castro Valley Elementary School, located on San Miguel Avenue in the heart of Castro Valley, California, is a long-standing institution serving the local community as part of the Castro Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. Its location provides a central hub for neighborhood families, contributing to the tight-knit feel often associated with the area's educational institutions.

The school is committed to preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional learning with opportunities for social and emotional growth. With a focus on academic excellence and community engagement, Castro Valley Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of its highly-rated school district. It remains a focal point for the neighborhood, consistently working to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

472

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castro Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	148
Black	41
Asian	150
Two or More	65
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
150 (31.8 %)
Hispanic
148 (31.4 %)
Two or More
65 (13.8 %)
White
64 (13.6 %)
Black
41 (8.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)537-1919
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 107

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 75