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Helen Carr Castello Elementary

Elk Grove Unified · Sacramento County · 9850 Fire Poppy Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757-2851

(916) 686-1725

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8/10
#1191
Rank 1191 out of 5,722
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1177 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1169 · 80th percentile
Science8/10 · #1351 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Helen Carr Castello Elementary sits in the heart of Elk Grove, one of Sacramento's fastest-growing suburbs known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, well-kept parks, and strong sense of community. Scoring in the high 70s to 80th percentile across English, math, and science, Castello offers solid, well-rounded academics that tend to appeal to families who value consistency and a nurturing school environment. It's a good fit for parents putting down roots in this part of the valley, where the suburban pace is comfortable and the community genuinely invests in its schools.

Student Demographics

457 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
175 (38%)
Hispanic
104 (23%)
Multiple Races
64 (14%)
White
59 (13%)
Filipino
30 (7%)
African American
24 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners128 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged237 (52%)
Students with Disabilities85 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

790
Enrollment
38.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2839 · 53rd percentile

117 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found