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#1190 of 1,815 schools in CO
Castro Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
845 SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, Denver, CO 80219
- Math 30% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castro Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Castro 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 Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$67,325
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Charles M. Schenck (cms) Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Kipp Sunshine Peak ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #140 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castro Elementary School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castro Elementary School
Castro Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castro Elementary School
What grades does Castro Elementary School serve?
Castro Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Castro Elementary School?
Castro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castro Elementary School rank in CO?
Castro Elementary School ranks #1,190 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Castro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Castro Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castro Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castro Elementary School a charter school?
No, Castro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castro Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Castro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castro Elementary School?
93.5% of students at Castro Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.0%
- Phone
- (720) 424-8990
- Area population (ZIP 80219)
- 60,095
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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