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#1705 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Castle Elementary School

Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA

A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1435 W 120TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90047

  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Enrollment45
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Castle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,187

Median home value

$648,200

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black44.4%
Hispanic33.3%
White22.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Castle Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.0 mi36Compare →
Moore's Daycare PreparatoryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.3 mi8Compare →
Moores Day Care Prep SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.3 mi23Compare →
St Frances X Cabrini SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9K–80.4 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Castle Elementary School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Castle Elementary School

Castle Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Castle Elementary School

What grades does Castle Elementary School serve?

Castle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Castle Elementary School?

Castle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Castle Elementary School rank in CA?

Castle Elementary School ranks #1,705 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Castle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Castle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Castle Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Castle Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Castle Elementary School a religious school?

No, Castle Elementary School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90047)
50,925
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90047; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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