Mariano Castro Elementary

248 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mariano Castro Elementary School, located in Mountain View, California, serves as a central hub for the local community, operating under the Mountain View Whisman School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. With a focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school emphasizes preparing students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society by utilizing modern teaching strategies and collaborative learning spaces.

Beyond academics, Mariano Castro is deeply invested in building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Mountain View community. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student engagement, creativity, and leadership. By maintaining a focus on equity and high expectations, the school strives to provide each child with the resources necessary to thrive, reflecting the innovative spirit of the surrounding Silicon Valley area.

248

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariano Castro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	213
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
213 (85.9 %)
Asian
15 (6.0 %)
White
11 (4.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Mountain View Whisman
Phone:	(650)526-3590
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43