CASTANEDA EL
CASTANEDA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, CASTANEDA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
CASTANEDA ELementary, located at 4100 N. 34th Street in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent campus within the McAllen Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves students in the local community with a commitment to fostering academic excellence and social development. The school is well-integrated into the McAllen ISD framework, which is known for its focus on innovation, technology integration, and providing a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The campus environment at CASTANEDA ELementary is typically characterized by a strong emphasis on community involvement and student-centered learning. By leveraging the resources of McAllen ISD—which often includes robust extracurricular offerings, dual-language programs, and supportive intervention services—the school aims to provide a nurturing atmosphere where diverse student needs are met. For families interested in specific enrollment details, current school performance ratings, or information regarding upcoming events, the school’s official website at [castaneda.mcallenisd.org](http://castaneda.mcallenisd.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative communication.
For more information, contact CASTANEDA EL at (956) 623-8882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCALLEN, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
http://castaneda.mcallenisd.org
CASTANEDA EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCALLEN ISD
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 34.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CASTANEDA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.3%
- White
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
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.