Castaneda Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 4100 N 34th
       McAllen, TX  78504


(956) 623-8882

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,390 Help


Students who attend Castaneda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    De Leon Middle
High:    Rowe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.8%
White:
1.6%
Asian:
1.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Castaneda Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Castaneda Elementary ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.55. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.8%), White (1.6%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castaneda Elementary is 15.5. 15 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Castaneda Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castaneda Elementary is $11,390. 11 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Castaneda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Castaneda Elementary 1184th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Castaneda Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 342nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Castaneda Elementary?

Rank History for Castaneda Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.99 2260th 3465 34.8%
2005 55.92 1723rd 3475 50.4%
2006 59.31 1562nd 3476 55.1%
2007 62.20 1528th 3724 59.0%
2008 53.61 2007th 3768 46.7%
2009 60.01 1708th 3884 56.0%
2010 65.73 1421st 3937 63.9%
2011 75.79 778th 4095 81.0%
2012 56.69 1888th 4206 55.1%
2013 65.64 1409th 4221 66.6%
2014 62.39 1623rd 4260 61.9%
2015 52.34 2203rd 4320 49.0%
2016 53.78 2118th 4286 50.6%
2017 75.22 860th 4329 80.1%
2018 70.42 1013th 4359 76.8%
2019 68.16 1143rd 4479 74.5%
2021 57.59 1639th 4578 64.2%
2022 69.08 1191st 4581 74.0%
2023 69.55 1184th 4647 74.5%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 836th 3226 74.1%
2019 72.18 562nd 3333 83.1%
2021 61.54 935th 3446 72.9%
2022 56.00 1313th 3487 62.3%
2023 59.40 1194th 3556 66.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.79 1772nd 3558 50.2%
2019 57.17 1055th 3684 71.4%
2022 55.07 1289th 3952 67.4%
2023 60.40 1074th 4086 73.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 473rd 4264 88.9%
2019 73.35 660th 4309 84.7%
2021 67.09 1007th 4451 77.4%
2022 77.83 532nd 4477 88.1%
2023 77.17 560th 4521 87.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.79 953rd 4306 77.9%
2019 65.36 1224th 4348 71.8%
2021 70.27 1045th 4499 76.8%
2022 66.62 1247th 4561 72.7%
2023 65.04 1310th 4588 71.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.21 704th 3106 77.3%
2019 70.78 756th 3184 76.3%
2021 61.94 1318th 3006 56.2%
2022 63.22 1227th 2958 58.5%
2023 72.17 626th 2980 79.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.38 1177th 4240 72.2%
2019 79.87 431st 4295 90.0%
2021 59.30 1248th 4331 71.2%
2022 61.98 1292nd 4461 71.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 1219th 4319 71.8%
2019 69.30 1039th 4357 76.2%
2021 41.54 2469th 4498 45.1%
2022 69.44 1140th 4563 75.0%
2023 73.24 1003rd 4585 78.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.23 126th 1009 87.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Castaneda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.54 718th 4168 82.8%
2019 74.01 684th 4188 83.7%
2021 64.13 1148th 4329 73.5%
2022 74.97 706th 4376 83.9%
2023 76.74 659th 4401 85.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Castaneda Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Castaneda Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Castaneda Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Castaneda Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 34 1 12 689 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2003 34 1 12 689 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2004 42 6 18 758 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2005 48 4 25 835 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2006 46 8 36 889 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2007 39 4 46 899 0 n/a n/a 0 988
2008 32 7 45 876 0 n/a n/a 0 960
2009 21 8 40 706 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2010 26 5 48 658 4 n/a n/a 0 741
2011 22 2 42 633 3 1 5 0 708
2012 9 3 44 607 1 0 4 0 668
2013 8 4 30 596 1 0 3 0 642
2014 9 1 32 589 1 0 1 0 633
2015 13 1 27 583 0 0 2 0 626
2016 5 3 18 528 1 0 5 0 560
2017 5 1 10 532 0 0 11 0 559
2018 12 3 9 541 0 0 9 0 574
2019 10 2 8 529 0 0 6 0 555
2020 11 2 12 487 0 0 6 0 518
2021 9 1 9 485 0 0 5 0 509
2022 20 1 5 466 0 0 6 0 498
2023 8 2 7 479 0 0 4 0 500

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castaneda Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 736 40.6 18.1 49.3
2003 736 40.6 18.1 49.3
2004 824 45.5 18.1 37.3
2005 912 49.2 18.5 28.5
2006 979 54.2 18.1 19.9
2007 988 57.9 17.1 13
2008 960 60.4 15.9 12.4
2009 777 46.5 16.7 0
2010 741 44.3 16.7 0
2011 708 44.1 16.0 0
2012 668 34.2 19.5 0
2013 642 35.7 17.9 50.3
2014 633 35.5 17.8 68.2
2015 626 35.0 17.8 75.7
2016 560 34.0 16.4 72.7
2017 559 33.0 16.9 72.3
2018 574 34.0 16.8 72.8
2019 555 33.0 16.7 71
2020 518 35.1 14.7 69.5
2021 509 35.4 14.3 69.9
2022 498 32.7 15.2 72.5
2023 500 32.0 15.5 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Castaneda Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 736 40.6 18.1 49.3
2003 736 40.6 18.1 49.3
2004 824 45.5 18.1 37.3
2005 912 49.2 18.5 28.5
2006 979 54.2 18.1 19.9
2007 988 57.9 17.1 13
2008 960 60.4 15.9 12.4
2009 777 46.5 16.7 0
2010 741 44.3 16.7 0
2011 708 44.1 16.0 0
2012 668 34.2 19.5 0
2013 642 35.7 17.9 50.3
2014 633 35.5 17.8 68.2
2015 626 35.0 17.8 75.7
2016 560 34.0 16.4 72.7
2017 559 33.0 16.9 72.3
2018 574 34.0 16.8 72.8
2019 555 33.0 16.7 71
2020 518 35.1 14.7 69.5
2021 509 35.4 14.3 69.9
2022 498 32.7 15.2 72.5
2023 500 32.0 15.5 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Castaneda Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $654 (7.1%) $8,500 (92.9%) $9,154
2020 $1,153 (10.9%) $9,441 (89.1%) $10,594
2021 $1,068 (9.4%) $10,321 (90.6%) $11,390

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castaneda Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1184th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Castaneda Elementary)3655
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Castaneda Elementary)4351
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Castaneda Elementary)5361
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Castaneda Elementary)5761
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Castaneda Elementary)6364
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5566
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Castaneda Elementary)7861
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Castaneda Elementary)6731
 36%
   5th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5336
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555500
 9.9%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic529479
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White108
 20%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%69.4%
 1.6%


Schools Near Castaneda Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Castaneda Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Castaneda Elementary.

Students who attend Castaneda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : De Leon Middle
High : Rowe High School

Students at Castaneda Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Castaneda Elementary ranks 1184th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Castaneda Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Castaneda Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 374 milliseconds.