CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 384 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into its local community. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, Castro Elementary strives to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-known for its commitment to bilingual education and cultural responsiveness, often implementing programs designed to support English language learners and celebrate the rich heritage of its students. Beyond the standard curriculum, Castro emphasizes the development of the "whole child," offering various social-emotional learning initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and community stakeholders, the school aims to create a collaborative culture that addresses the unique needs of the Westwood community.

For more information, contact CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 424-8990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

845 SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD
DENVER, CO 80219-3369
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CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
384
Teachers:
29.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 384 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.8%
Asian
4.9%
Black or African American
4.7%
White
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.