Charles H. Castle Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
4,920th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Charles H. Castle Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Charles H. Castle Elementary 4,920th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Charles H. Castle Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 449 students tested
Charles H. Castle Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 844 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.1% | 69.4% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Black | 19.5% | 13.7% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 17.6% | 9.4% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Charles H. Castle Elementary
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Charles H. Castle Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Stine ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 0.9 mi away4,996th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 13% - 3Laurelglen ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.2 mi away3,963rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 4Louise Sandrini ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.3 mi away3,468th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 5Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away2,926th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 2Munsey ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.8 mi away4,858th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 1Amy B. Seibert ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away5,281st of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 5Bill L. Williams ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away3,376th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 8Stockdale ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.9 mi away1,416th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Charles H. Castle Elementary in?
Charles H. Castle Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Charles H. Castle Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Charles H. Castle Elementary 4,920th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Charles H. Castle Elementary?
Hispanic 69%, Black 14%, White 9%, Two or more races 5% (844 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Charles H. Castle Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93309 is $349K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.