Castleview Elementary School Orlando FL Overview (2026 List)

About Castleview Elementary

Castleview Elementary School is at 9131 Taborfield Avenue, Orlando, FL 32836, in the Dr. Phillips area near the Sand Lake corridor in southwest Orange County. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus in Orange County Public Schools. There are 737 students enrolled, making it one of the larger K-5 campuses in the district. At 19:1, the student-teacher ratio runs slightly above the district average. The student body is 49% female and 51% male. State testing shows 71% of students reached math proficiency and 70% reached reading proficiency, both well above Florida and Orange County averages. The campus is home to a Gifted and Talented program, a school counselor, and a Parent Teacher Organization and School Advisory Council that actively shape school programming each year. Castleview draws students through Orange County Public Schools' residential attendance boundaries covering the Taborfield Avenue area. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $375,000, consistent with southwest Orlando market data. Among K-5 public campuses in the Dr. Phillips area, Castleview is a top-performing school and a noted pick among the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%

Reading 70%

State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 70% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

737

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.07%

Asian 8.28%

Hispanic 53.46%

Black 4.61%

Two+ Races 2.31%

Native Am. 0.14%

White

31.07%

Asian

8.28%

Hispanic

53.46%

Black

4.61%

Two+ Races

2.31%

Native Am.

0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 737

48.71%

359 Female

51.29%

378 Male

Student Population

737 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

737 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Castleview Elementary Contact Information

Address

9131 TABORFIELD AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32836

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Phone

(407) 612-4205

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Website

http://castleviewes.ocps.net

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Castleview Elementary was represented at the OCPS Stellar Awards, the district's annual celebration honoring outstanding educators and school staff from across Orange County. Nineteen finalists from across OCPS campuses were celebrated at the event, recognizing the district's strongest educators. Castleview is also participating in the district-wide "Let's Read, OCPS!" reading challenge and the OCPS Spring Rezoning process, which is updating attendance boundaries across several Orange County campuses for the upcoming school year. The school's principal and PTO remain actively engaged with the community through regular events and communications.

FAQ

Q1. Does Castleview Elementary offer a gifted program?

Ans. Yes, Castleview Elementary has a Gifted and Talented program through Orange County Public Schools. With strong academic results across multiple grade levels, GATE identification is an active part of the school's academic culture. Talk to the classroom teacher or call the school at (407) 854-3800 to learn about the referral timeline.

Q2. How involved are parents at Castleview Elementary?

Ans. Castleview Elementary has an active Parent Teacher Organization and a School Advisory Council that meets monthly to help guide school improvement decisions. The current principal has made family engagement a stated priority. ParentSquare handles most day-to-day communication between the school and families.

Q3. What after-school programs does Castleview Elementary offer?

Ans. Castleview Elementary participates in Orange County Public Schools' extended day programming. Contact the school at (407) 854-3800 to check current availability and whether there is a waitlist for the coming semester.

Q4. What recognition has Castleview Elementary received for its staff?

Ans. Castleview Elementary was represented at OCPS's annual Stellar Awards celebration, which recognizes outstanding staff from across the district. The school regularly celebrates staff contributions through district-wide recognition programs.

Q5. What middle and high school do Castleview Elementary students attend?

Ans. Students from Castleview Elementary usually go to Southwest Middle School and then to Dr. Phillips High School, staying within the southwest Orange County OCPS cluster throughout their school years.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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