Castle Heights Elementary School

9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Castle Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Castle Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Castle Heights Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
Castle Heights is a safe learning community that nurtures respectful, kind, creative and critical thinkers.

School Rankings

Castle Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Heights Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#655 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
73%
34%
74%
47%
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
31%
20%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castle Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Heights Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Castle Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canfield Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Castle Heights Elementary School?
501 students attend Castle Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Castle Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castle Heights Elementary School?
Castle Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castle Heights Elementary School offer ?
Castle Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Heights Elementary School part of?
Castle Heights Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Castle Heights Elementary School located?
Castle Heights Elementary School is located in the Beverlywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Beverlywood.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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