At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Castle Rock Elementary School: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Castle Rock Elementary School
Castle Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Castle Rock. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Castle Rock Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.81 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.81
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.9%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
436 reported students
Rock Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
449 reported students
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Soaring Hawk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
431 reported students
Iron Horse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Roxborough Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 03–06
430 reported students
Public schools near Castle Rock Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary An IB World School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | KG–05 | 371 | 0.9 mi |
| Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–08 | 581 | 1.2 mi |
| Sage Canyon Elementary Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 552 | 1.5 mi |
| Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | KG–06 | 361 | 1.5 mi |
| Rock Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 449 | 2 mi |
| Aspen View Academy Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–08 | 1,018 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Castle Rock Elementary School
What grades does Castle Rock Elementary School serve?
Castle Rock Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
How many students attend Castle Rock Elementary School?
Castle Rock Elementary School reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 361 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Castle Rock Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 440 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Castle Rock Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Castle Rock Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas County School District No. Re 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Castle Rock Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Castle Rock Elementary School in?
Castle Rock Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Castle Rock Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Ridge Elementary An IB World School (0.9 mi), Academy Charter School (1.2 mi), Sage Canyon Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.