Castro Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

845 SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD
DENVER, CO 80219

castro.dpsk12.org

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

259

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	215
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
215 (83.0 %)
Black
18 (6.9 %)
White
12 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-8990
Website:	http://castro.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 31

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 52