Castana Elementary School serves 171 students in grades 1-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Castana Elementary School?
171 students attend Castana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Castana Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castana Elementary School?
Castana Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castana Elementary School offer ?
Castana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Castana Elementary School part of?
Castana Elementary School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District.
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