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Castaneda El

4100 N 34TH, MCALLEN, TX 78504

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 1049 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Mcallen
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

4100 N 34TH, MCALLEN, TX 78504

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 1049 of 5501 in Texas

See top schools in Mcallen

About Castaneda El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 64% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.45%
Asian 1.59%
Hispanic 95.92%
Black 0.91%
Two+ Races 1.13%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.45%
Asian
1.59%
Hispanic
95.92%
Black
0.91%
Two+ Races
1.13%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
48.53%
214 Female
51.47%
227 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

294 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Castaneda El Contact Information

Address

4100 N 34TH, MCALLEN, TX 78504

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Phone

(956) 623-8882

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TOP 1049 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: 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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

Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary has been highlighted for its steady improvement in state mathematics performance over recent testing cycles. The campus recently expanded its STEM activity offerings for upper elementary grades as part of McAllen ISD's district-wide academic enrichment push.

FAQ

Q1. What enrichment programs does Castaneda Elementary provide for high-achieving students?

Ans. Castaneda Elementary offers Gifted and Talented programs through McAllen ISD, designed to challenge and accelerate learning for qualifying students.

Q2. How does Castaneda Elementary support students who are learning English?

Ans. Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary provides structured bilingual and English as a Second Language instruction for students developing English proficiency.

Q3. Is before- or after-school care available at Castaneda Elementary?

Ans. Families can explore McAllen ISD's extended day programming options, which some Castaneda Elementary students use for additional academic support.

Q4. Does Castaneda El participate in UIL academic competitions?

Ans. Yes, Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary students participate in University Interscholastic League academic events coordinated through McAllen ISD.

Q5. How does Castaneda Elementary communicate with parents throughout the school year? Ans. The school uses McAllen ISD's communication platforms, including digital newsletters and parent portals, to keep families updated regularly.

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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