Caston Elementary School

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Caston Elementary School ranks 528 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Caston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, Indiana, serving 391 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Rochester Community School Corp, which is ranked 151 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Caston Elementary School faces several key challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.79%) compared to surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2020-2021 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average. Proficiency rates on ILEARN English Language Arts and Math tests are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. Additionally, 68.03% of Caston Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Caston Elementary School's performance lags behind many of the surrounding schools, such as Akron Elementary School, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary, and North Miami Elementary School, which have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. Despite the school's higher spending per student, which has increased from $8,176 in 2018-2019 to $10,028 in 2021-2022, its academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975

(574) 857-3025

District: Caston School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
528^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,028

Students who attend Caston Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Caston Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caston Elementary School ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caston Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Caston Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caston Elementary School is $10,028.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Caston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Caston School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Caston School Corporation 132^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caston Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	66.85	100^th	326	69.3%
2005	63.71	341^st	959	64.4%
2006	67.30	295^th	961	69.3%
2007	72.58	232^nd	985	76.4%
2008	72.16	234^th	996	76.5%
2009	63.08	393^rd	1003	60.8%
2010	58.40	495^th	1009	50.9%
2011	58.32	497^th	1025	51.5%
2012	51.01	593^rd	1015	41.6%
2013	53.02	584^th	1035	43.6%
2014	69.59	310^th	1036	70.1%
2015	57.89	474^th	1040	54.4%
2016	53.54	558^th	1046	46.7%
2017	60.30	466^th	1033	54.9%
2018	53.75	542^nd	1027	47.2%
2019	53.41	525^th	1031	49.1%
2021	42.22	626^th	1016	38.4%
2022	43.84	610^th	1020	40.2%
2023	63.74	368^th	1016	63.8%
2024	49.62	528^th	1010	47.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	495	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1989	477	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1990	460	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1991	414	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1992	415	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1993	400	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1994	398	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1995	408	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1996	408	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1997	414	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	416
1998	421	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1999	405	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2000	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2001	423	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2002	429	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2003	429	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2004	428	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2005	436	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2006	446	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2007	425	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	436
2008	409	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	10	425
2009	417	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	6	431
2010	398	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	8	419
2011	387	1	2	19	1	0	5	0	415
2012	349	0	1	17	1	0	7	0	375
2013	314	1	1	19	1	0	7	0	343
2014	328	2	2	18	1	0	8	0	359
2015	307	2	0	19	0	0	8	0	336
2016	321	2	0	21	0	0	11	0	355
2017	319	1	0	25	0	0	6	0	351
2018	317	1	0	23	0	0	5	0	346
2019	281	0	0	22	0	0	4	0	307
2020	299	1	0	12	0	0	5	0	317
2021	293	0	0	11	0	0	10	0	314
2022	307	0	0	14	0	0	8	0	329
2023	355	1	1	16	0	0	18	0	391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	26.2	19.0	24
1989	480	26.0	18.4	13.8
1990	464	26.0	17.8	11
1991	415	26.0	15.9	14.7
1992	416	23.8	17.4	7.2
1993	401	23.5	17.1	13.7
1994	401	23.3	17.2	16
1995	408	23.3	17.5	17.2
1996	408	23.3	17.5	17.2
1997	416	22.6	18.4	20.3
1998	421	24.0	17.5	25.4
1999	405	24.6	16.5	38.5
2000	428	26.5	16.2	28.7
2001	424	25.1	16.9	29.5
2002	436	23.7	18.4	26.8
2003	436	23.7	18.4	26.8
2004	429	23.7	18.1	27.5
2005	443	23.5	18.9	30.5
2006	452	25.1	18.0	31.6
2007	436	n/a	n/a	34.6
2008	425	25.6	16.6	37.3
2009	431	25.0	17.2	40.9
2010	419	27.6	15.1	47
2011	415	23.3	17.7	44.8
2012	375	25.0	15.0	46.1
2013	343	22.0	15.5	43.1
2014	359	20.0	17.9	44.8
2015	336	18.0	18.6	50.3
2016	355	14.0	25.3	45.6
2017	351	21.0	16.7	45.9
2018	346	13.0	26.6	42.8
2019	307	16.0	19.1	47.6
2020	317	16.0	19.8	52.4
2021	314	17.0	18.4	57
2022	329	21.0	15.6	51.4
2023	391	26.0	15.0	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Caston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	26.2	19.0	24
1989	480	26.0	18.4	13.8
1990	464	26.0	17.8	11
1991	415	26.0	15.9	14.7
1992	416	23.8	17.4	7.2
1993	401	23.5	17.1	13.7
1994	401	23.3	17.2	16
1995	408	23.3	17.5	17.2
1996	408	23.3	17.5	17.2
1997	416	22.6	18.4	20.3
1998	421	24.0	17.5	25.4
1999	405	24.6	16.5	38.5
2000	428	26.5	16.2	28.7
2001	424	25.1	16.9	29.5
2002	436	23.7	18.4	26.8
2003	436	23.7	18.4	26.8
2004	429	23.7	18.1	27.5
2005	443	23.5	18.9	30.5
2006	452	25.1	18.0	31.6
2007	436	n/a	n/a	34.6
2008	425	25.6	16.6	37.3
2009	431	25.0	17.2	40.9
2010	419	27.6	15.1	47
2011	415	23.3	17.7	44.8
2012	375	25.0	15.0	46.1
2013	343	22.0	15.5	43.1
2014	359	20.0	17.9	44.8
2015	336	18.0	18.6	50.3
2016	355	14.0	25.3	45.6
2017	351	21.0	16.7	45.9
2018	346	13.0	26.6	42.8
2019	307	16.0	19.1	47.6
2020	317	16.0	19.8	52.4
2021	314	17.0	18.4	57
2022	329	21.0	15.6	51.4
2023	391	26.0	15.0	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$388 (4.7%)	$7,788 (95.3%)	$8,176
2020	$616 (7.2%)	$7,976 (92.8%)	$8,592
2021	$766 (8.0%)	$8,787 (92.0%)	$9,553
2022	$1,005 (10.0%)	$9,023 (90.0%)	$10,028

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 525^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 368^th of 1016 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caston Elementary School)	44.8	47.5	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)	44.8	47.5	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Caston Elementary School)	58.6	63.9	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)	58.6	63.9	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caston Elementary School)	54.3	33.3	21%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)	54.3	33.3	21%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Caston Elementary School)	56.5	55.1	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)	56.5	55.1	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Caston Elementary School)	50	47.8	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Caston School Corporation)	50	47.8	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caston Elementary School)	52.5	41.1	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)	52.5	41.1	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Caston Elementary School)	40	39.3	0.7%
5th Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)	40	39.3	0.7%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Caston Elementary School)	27.5	43.6	16.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Caston School Corporation)	27.5	43.6	16.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	391	27.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	22	16	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	281	355	26.3%
Two or More Races	4	18	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	68%	20.5%

Schools Near Caston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Caston Elementary School	Public	K-5	9815 S State Rd 25	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Caston School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 857-3025	391	26	15.0	68.0%	355 (90.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	49.6	528^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.7%		63.7	368^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.8%	160	21.2	40.0	35.7		32.3	30.3	49.2	57.1		45.8	41.4	$10,028	$1,005	$9,023
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1502 Elm St	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Rochester Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 223-2501	322	25	12.8	60.6%	280 (87.0%)	6 (1.9%)	15 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)												$12,346	$2,324	$10,022
Columbia Elementary School	Public	K-5	20 E Columbia St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 753-3432	481	28	17.4	81.1%	183 (38.0%)	34 (7.1%)	227 (47.2%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	17.9	838^th of 1010 public elementary schools	17.0%		21.1	811^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.2%	27	18.2	15.7			16.8	33.0	30.2			31.4		$9,117	$1,306	$7,811
Landis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Landis Ln	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 722-5466	853	48	17.7	64.9%	345 (40.4%)	23 (2.7%)	428 (50.2%)	22 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.1%)	31.5	715^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.2%		37.8	657^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.3%	58	25.2	33.1			29.2	40.7	32.4			36.9		$8,553	$866	$7,688
George M Riddle Elementary School	Public	2-4	302 Barkman St	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Rochester Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 223-2880	364	26	14.0	58.5%	327 (89.8%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	40.2	627^th of 1010 public elementary schools	37.9%		42	618^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.2%	9	36.2	35.0			35.6	40.2	37.4			38.8		$12,371	$2,475	$9,897
North Miami Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	632 E 900 N	Denver	46926	Miami County	North Miami Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 985-2251	369	26	14.1	51.5%	328 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	56.2	457^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.8%		47	570^th of 1016 public elementary schools	43.9%	113	58.3	41.3	40.7	26.0	41.4	70.8	52.4	35.2	18.0	44.2	38.9	$8,317	$732	$7,586
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	109 E Black Lane	Royal Center	46978	Cass County	Pioneer Regional School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 643-2255	487	32	15.4	55.6%	442 (90.8%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	21	802^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	20.6%		37.9	656^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.4%	146	29.2	18.3	12.7	29.3	22.2	46.2	20.0	7.6	20.0	22.6	11.4	$10,801	$489	$10,312
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	846 S Cicott St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 722-5288	449	30	15.2	78.0%	186 (41.4%)	23 (5.1%)	211 (47.0%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	19.9	816^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.2%		23.6	788^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.4%	28	20.7	22.6			21.6	27.2	32.1			29.6		$9,725	$1,018	$8,708
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	300 Blair Pike	Peru	46970	Miami County	Peru Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 473-4741	552	33	16.7	63.0%	462 (83.7%)	15 (2.7%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.1%)	52.4	502^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	50.3%		53.4	499^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.9%	3	40.0	39.1	41.2	36.2	39.1	48.8	44.2	35.3	32.6	40.2	39.7	$10,231	$1,496	$8,736
Elmwood Primary Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-2	515 N Wayne St	Peru	46970	Miami County	Peru Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 473-7335	421	29	14.5	68.2%	354 (84.1%)	10 (2.4%)	15 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.1%)								(n/a)												$9,622	$1,799	$7,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Caston Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Caston Elementary School?

Students at Caston Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Caston Elementary School in?

Caston School Corporation

What schools do graduates of Caston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Caston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Caston Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Caston Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Caston Elementary School.

Is Caston Elementary School a good school?

Caston Elementary School ranks 528^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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