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.

4100 N 34TH
MCALLEN, TX 78504
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 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.