School Overview
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.
500
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASTANEDA EL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic479
Black2
Asian7
Two or More4
  • Hispanic
    479 (95.8 %)
  • White
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MCALLEN ISD
Phone: (956)623-8882
Website: http://castaneda.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 66
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CASTANEDA EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten72
Kindergarten76
Grade 165
Grade 266
Grade 366
Grade 462
Grade 593
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CASTANEDA EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25551%
Male24549%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)