At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Castle Heights School: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. 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
- 471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about Castle Heights School
Castle Heights School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Price. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Carbon District. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to the Utah median of 20.9:1 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 (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Heights School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White88.3%
- Hispanic10%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 Carbon District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creekview School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Sally Mauro School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Wellington School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
264 reported students
Bruin Point School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
107 reported students
Helper Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
199 reported students
Mont Harmon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
Public schools near Castle Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Valley Center Other · Carbon District | PK–12 | 95 | 0.5 mi |
| Carbon High High · Carbon District | 09–12 | 1,004 | 0.7 mi |
| Pinnacle Canyon Academy Other · Charter · Pinnacle Canyon Academy | PK–12 | 360 | 1 mi |
| Creekview School Elementary · Carbon District | PK–05 | 389 | 2.3 mi |
| Wellington School Elementary · Carbon District | PK–05 | 264 | 5.2 mi |
| Sally Mauro School Elementary · Carbon District | PK–05 | 293 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Castle Heights School
What grades does Castle Heights School serve?
Castle Heights School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carbon District.
How many students attend Castle Heights School?
Castle Heights School reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Castle Heights School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 369 students and 19.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Castle Heights School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Castle Heights School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carbon District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Castle Heights School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Castle Heights School in?
Castle Heights School is part of Carbon District, based in Price, UT, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Castle Heights School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Castle Valley Center (0.5 mi), Carbon High (0.7 mi), Pinnacle Canyon Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.