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#3665 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

Castle Park Elementary

Elementary School · Chula Vista Elementary · Chula Vista, CA

A Chula Vista Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 Emerson St., Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$20,258
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Castle Park Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Castle Park Elementary 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 San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,521/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), 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

$87,705

Median home value

$676,700

Median rent

$1,930/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Pius X SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–80.2 mi276Compare →
Kellogg (karl H.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–60.7 mi300Compare →
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–60.7 mi263Compare →
Cook (hazel Goes) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–60.8 mi334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chula Vista Elementary

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#18 of 42
District spending per student
$20,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Castle Park Elementary is listed in Chula Vista Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Castle Park Elementary

Castle Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Chula Vista Elementary, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,665 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Castle Park Elementary

What grades does Castle Park Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Castle Park Elementary?

Castle Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Castle Park Elementary rank in CA?

Castle Park Elementary ranks #3,665 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Castle Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Castle Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Castle Park Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Park Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Castle Park Elementary a charter school?

No, Castle Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Castle Park Elementary a Title I school?

No, Castle Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Park Elementary?

80.5% of students at Castle Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 91910)
77,957
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
38.4
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 91910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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