CASTLE ELEMENTARY

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Castle Elementary School is located in Oakdale, Minnesota, and serves as a key educational facility within the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District (District 622). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, Castle Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Castle Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture through community engagement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Oakdale area. The school integrates various enrichment programs and student-centered initiatives designed to nurture individual talents and encourage lifelong learning. By prioritizing character development and a safe, welcoming campus atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

557

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASTLE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	84
Black	108
Asian	151
Two or More	50

White
164 (29.4 %)
Asian
151 (27.1 %)
Black
108 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
84 (15.1 %)
Two or More
50 (9.0 %)

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:	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
Phone:	(651)748-6700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 38

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74