CASTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02
Castlewood Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Castlewood School District 28-1 school district, located in Castlewood, SD with about 171 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 10 teachers, Castlewood Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Castlewood Elementary, located at 310 E Harry St in Castlewood, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Castlewood School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and social development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.
As part of the broader Castlewood School system, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit environment where staff and faculty can provide individualized attention to students. The school encourages a strong partnership between home and classroom, helping to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere for children in the Castlewood area. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, you can visit their official website at http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Castlewood Elementary - 02 at (605) 793-2497 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us
CASTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Castlewood, SD with about 171 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Castlewood School District 28-1
- Total Students:
- 171
- Teachers:
- 10.53
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 171 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CASTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 55.6%
- Male
- 44.4%
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.