Castana Elementary School serves 171 students in grades 1-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Castana Elementary School?
171 students attend Castana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Castana Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castana Elementary School?
Castana Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castana Elementary School offer ?
Castana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Castana Elementary School part of?
Castana Elementary School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District.
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