CASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caston School Corporation school district, located in Fulton, IN with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 13 teachers, Caston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Caston Elementary School, located in Fulton, Indiana, serves as the primary educational facility for the Caston School Corporation, catering to students from kindergarten through grade five. As a rural community-centered institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The facility is situated along State Road 25, acting as a central hub for families within the surrounding agricultural and residential area.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment opportunities. Caston Elementary is known for its small-town atmosphere, where staff and faculty work closely with parents to ensure each child receives individualized attention. By promoting values like responsibility and respect, the school strives to cultivate a positive learning culture that transitions students effectively toward middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Caston Elementary School at (574) 857-3025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9815 SR 25 S
Fulton, IN 46931-0128
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CASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fulton, IN with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
13
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
6th 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 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.