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Helen Carr Castello Elementary

9850 Fire Poppy Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1097 of 7047 in California

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Helen Carr Castello Elementary

9850 Fire Poppy Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1097 of 7047 in California

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About Helen Carr Castello Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 63% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
806
Total Students
$108867
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 14.89%
Asian 43.67%
Hispanic 21.59%
Black 7.57%
Two+ Races 12.03%
Native Am. 0%
White
14.89%
Asian
43.67%
Hispanic
21.59%
Black
7.57%
Two+ Races
12.03%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 806
48.88%
394 Female
51.12%
412 Male

Student Population

806 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Helen Carr Castello Elementary Contact Information

Address

9850 Fire Poppy Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

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Phone

(916) 686-1725

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Website

egusd.net

TOP 1097 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helen Carr Castello Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

If you are a parent of a K–2 student, check the email sent by the district on February 2, which outlines how the results of these screenings will be shared with you to help identify early literacy needs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Helen Carr Castello Elementary have a computer lab just for students to use to learn how to code and use computers?

Ans. The school has a new computer lab where students learn about digital citizenship, typing, and basic computer science every week.


Q2. What character education program is Helen Carr Castello Elementary School using for the 2025–2026 school year?

Ans. The school uses the PBIS framework to teach and reinforce good behavior rules, such as being safe, respectful, and responsible learners.


Q3. Is there a school band program at Helen Carr Castello Elementary for fifth and sixth graders?

Ans. Students in fifth and sixth grade can join the school band to learn how to play different instruments and perform in community concerts every year.


Q4. How does Helen Carr Castello Elementary get students involved in the morning announcements and school-wide news broadcasts that everyone can see?

Ans. The daily morning announcements are handled by a student-run broadcast team that tells the whole school about important news and upcoming events.


Q5. Is there a certain place at Helen Carr Castello Elementary where students can do science experiments and learn outside?

Ans. The campus has an outdoor classroom where teachers teach science and students can watch nature in action.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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