Excellent
#156 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
Castle Hills EL
Elementary School · Lewisville ISD · Lewisville, TX
A Lewisville ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1025 HOLY GRAIL DR, Lewisville, TX 75056
- Math 81% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castle Hills EL score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Castle Hills EL 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisville), 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
$116,806
Median home value
$414,600
Median rent
$1,808/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Academy at Polser ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| King Arthur Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Castle HillsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Homestead ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 459 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lewisville ISD
- Schools in district
- 62
- Rank in district
- #5 of 61
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castle Hills EL is listed in LEWISVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castle Hills EL
Castle Hills EL is a public elementary school in Lewisville, TX, part of Lewisville ISD, serving approximately 656 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castle Hills EL
What grades does Castle Hills EL serve?
Castle Hills EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Castle Hills EL?
Castle Hills EL has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Hills EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Hills EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castle Hills EL rank in TX?
Castle Hills EL ranks #156 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Castle Hills EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Castle Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Hills EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Hills EL has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Castle Hills EL a charter school?
No, Castle Hills EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castle Hills EL a Title I school?
No, Castle Hills EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Hills EL?
4.7% of students at Castle Hills EL 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (469) 713-5952
- Area population (ZIP 75056)
- 67,978
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75056; 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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