Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Castle Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Castle Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoska International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Castle Elementary School?
557 students attend Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Castle Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Elementary School?
Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castle Elementary School offer ?
Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Elementary School part of?
Castle Elementary School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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