Castle View Elementary

705 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Castle View Elementary, located in the Riverside Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the heart of Riverside, California. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development. With a dedicated teaching staff, the school prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative learning to ensure that students meet grade-level standards and are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Castle View emphasizes community engagement and fostering strong partnerships between families and educators. The school frequently integrates modern technology into the classroom to enhance engagement and provides various programs aimed at enriching the student experience. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with a nurturing school culture, Castle View Elementary strives to create a well-rounded foundation for its students, helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

705

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	474
Black	30
Asian	21
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
474 (67.2 %)
White
146 (20.7 %)
Black
30 (4.3 %)
Two or More
28 (4.0 %)
Asian
21 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7460
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 134

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castle View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castle View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	47.7%
Male	369	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)