Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Casterlin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casterlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Casterlin Elementary School's student population of 39 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Casterlin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casterlin Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4522 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casterlin Elementary School's ranking?
Casterlin Elementary School is ranked #4522 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Casterlin Elementary School?
39 students attend Casterlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Casterlin Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casterlin Elementary School?
Casterlin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Casterlin Elementary School offer ?
Casterlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Casterlin Elementary School part of?
Casterlin Elementary School is part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
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