Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castaneda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Castaneda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castaneda Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Castaneda Elementary School is ranked #1546 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Castaneda Elementary School?
441 students attend Castaneda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Castaneda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castaneda Elementary School?
Castaneda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castaneda Elementary School offer ?
Castaneda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castaneda Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
