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Castaneda El

3201 LIMA ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

Ranked 1931 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Brownsville
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Castaneda El

3201 LIMA ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

About Castaneda El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 56% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
472
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.18%
Asian 0.21%
Hispanic 96.61%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.18%
Asian
0.21%
Hispanic
96.61%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 472
49.36%
233 Female
50.64%
239 Male

Student Population

472 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

236 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Castaneda El Contact Information

Address

3201 LIMA ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

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Phone

(956) 548-8800

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TOP 1931 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Castaneda El

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

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: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Castaneda Elementary School belongs to the Brownsville Independent School District. The Brownsville Independent School District has officially approved its 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar on February 4, 2026. This update will give families an accurate view of the upcoming school year, what dates school will have sessions, and what days there are holidays. The approved calendar is meant to help students and parents with their planning and organization, as well as to remind students that learning takes place in a structured and planned way.

FAQ

Q1. What do the kids at Castaneda Elementary learn?

Ans. To help students do well in school, Castaneda Elementary focuses on basic subjects including reading, arithmetic, and science.

Q2. Are there any ways for students at Castaneda Elementary to improve their education?

Ans. Yes, Castaneda Elementary offers chances for students to improve through activities in the classroom and events throughout the school.

Q3. How does Castaneda Elementary help families talk to each other?

Ans. Castaneda Elementary keeps families up to speed with regular updates, school bulletins, and meetings that are planned.

Q4. What will children learn every day at Castaneda Elementary?

Ans. Students at Castaneda Elementary have a set schedule that helps them learn and improve their skills.

Q5. Does Castaneda Elementary School want people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, Castaneda Elementary encourages families to get involved in the community by inviting them to school events and 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
ML

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
F

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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