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Castle View Elementary

6201 Shaker Dr., Riverside, CA, 92506

About Castle View Elementary

Castle View Elementary is a public school in Riverside, California, that teaches kids from kindergarten to sixth grade. The school has about 670 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1. This allows for structured classroom instruction and individualized attention when possible. Castle View Elementary uses a standards-based curriculum that follows California's academic standards. It focuses on core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies, but it also gives students chances to learn more and get involved in activities. The students come from a variety of backgrounds, just like the people who live in Riverside. A large number of them are from minority groups, and their socioeconomic backgrounds are also varied. According to data from USA News, about 41% of students are at or above the level of proficiency in math, while about 51% are at or above the level of proficiency in reading. This shows that they are better at reading than math. The district averages for school funding and per-pupil spending are in line with each other. This money goes toward instructional materials, intervention programs, and student services. Castle View Elementary is in a residential area, which means that the community is always involved and the school is a good place to be. Overall, the school looks good because it has balanced academic results and keeps focusing on helping students grow in core subjects.

Castle View Elementary Contact Information

Address

6201 Shaker Dr., Riverside, CA, 92506

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Phone

(951) 788-7460

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 51% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
668
Total Students
$111599
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2175 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Castle View 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 18.26%
Asian 2.69%
Hispanic 69.31%
Black 4.94%
Two+ Races 4.04%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
18.26%
Asian
2.69%
Hispanic
69.31%
Black
4.94%
Two+ Races
4.04%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 668
46.11%
308 Female
53.89%
360 Male

Student Population

668 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1336 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

RUSD students participated in a collaborative mural project involving multiple schools, including Castle View Elementary, to celebrate Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. This mural will be exhibited and displayed in the school and community

FAQ

Q1. Does the school support learning by doing?

Ans. Projects that require hands-on work help students remember what they learned in class.

Q2. Do students have access to enrichment programs?

Ans. Opportunities for enrichment help students learn more.

Q3. What does the school do to make sure everyone feels safe and respected?

Ans. Clear rules help keep the school environment positive.

Q4. Does technology help with teaching?

Ans. Digital tools make learning in the classroom better.

Q5. Do families get support to get involved with the school community?

Families are welcome to take part in school activities.

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

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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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