Caston Elementary School

Caston School Corporation
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
391 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
391
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (90.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: No
District: Caston School Corporation
Phone: (574)857-3025
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 203
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 57
Gender Ratio