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#1194 of 1,823 schools in IN
Caston Elementary School
Elementary School · Caston School Corporation · Rochester, IN
A Caston School Corporation elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9815 S State Rd 25, Rochester, IN 46975
- Math 45% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caston Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caston 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,009
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46975; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Caston School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caston Elementary School is listed in Caston School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caston Elementary School
Caston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, IN, part of Caston School Corporation, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caston Elementary School
What grades does Caston Elementary School serve?
Caston Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Caston Elementary School?
Caston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caston Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caston Elementary School rank in IN?
Caston Elementary School ranks #1,194 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Caston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Caston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caston Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Caston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Caston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caston Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Caston 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (574) 857-3025
- Area population (ZIP 46975)
- 13,985
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46975; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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