Castle Elementary

Summary:

Castle Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakdale, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years.

Castle Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 5th grade, where proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments exceed the district and state averages. The school also demonstrates impressive results for specific student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank among the top elementary schools in Minnesota. Additionally, Castle Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Castle Elementary outperforms other schools within its own district, such as Cowern Elementary and Justice Alan Page Elementary School, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the surrounding area, like Willow Lane Elementary and O.H. Anderson Elementary. Additionally, Castle Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may present ongoing challenges for the school to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6675 50th St N
       Oakdale, MN  55128-8888


(651) 748-6700

District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,340 Help


Students who attend Castle Elementary usually attend:

High:    North Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.4%
Asian:
27.1%
African American:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castle Elementary ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Castle Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.4%), Asian (27.1%), African American (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle Elementary is 17.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle Elementary is $14,340, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle Elementary 567th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Castle Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale:

SchoolDigger ranks North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 338th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Castle Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.21 385th 674 42.9%
2004 42.68 474th 676 29.9%
2005 47.13 455th 685 33.6%
2006 39.84 572nd 756 24.3%
2007 38.03 615th 777 20.8%
2008 40.85 588th 781 24.7%
2009 39.92 325th 434 25.1%
2010 51.97 500th 803 37.7%
2011 42.86 587th 814 27.9%
2012 40.30 611th 820 25.5%
2013 43.20 560th 824 32.0%
2014 38.20 605th 826 26.8%
2015 37.01 618th 840 26.4%
2016 32.27 652nd 848 23.1%
2017 40.52 596th 853 30.1%
2018 29.73 666th 847 21.4%
2019 39.54 613th 870 29.5%
2021 32.50 644th 869 25.9%
2022 31.57 640th 858 25.4%
2023 33.74 609th 845 27.9%
2024 42.02 567th 881 35.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.99 38th 77 50.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.18 36th 242 85.1%
2019 60.14 58th 239 75.7%
2022 63.38 54th 256 78.9%
2023 66.01 56th 276 79.7%
2024 64.79 63rd 303 79.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.30 366th 463 21.0%
2019 50.66 272nd 515 47.2%
2021 55.30 168th 417 59.7%
2022 78.26 66th 500 86.8%
2023 41.93 312th 524 40.5%
2024 19.76 494th 572 13.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 535th 728 26.5%
2019 45.86 437th 740 40.9%
2021 58.57 282nd 683 58.7%
2022 42.07 405th 663 38.9%
2023 46.86 430th 774 44.4%
2024 43.13 485th 793 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.27 614th 774 20.7%
2019 36.11 573rd 787 27.2%
2021 34.76 579th 783 26.1%
2022 23.78 631st 799 21.0%
2023 34.66 563rd 787 28.5%
2024 37.21 552nd 809 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.05 615th 779 21.1%
2019 41.37 542nd 798 32.1%
2021 28.57 605th 784 22.8%
2022 37.43 577th 808 28.6%
2023 31.02 596th 799 25.4%
2024 43.98 514th 826 37.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 73rd 134 45.5%
2019 48.55 70th 136 48.5%
2022 35.73 74th 131 43.5%
2023 39.29 72nd 128 43.8%
2024 36.01 93rd 154 39.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 139th 266 47.7%
2019 73.35 59th 283 79.2%
2021 66.38 58th 227 74.4%
2022 55.88 108th 282 61.7%
2023 59.42 92nd 279 67.0%
2024 78.35 48th 310 84.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.57 101st 214 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at Castle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.69 693rd 712 2.7%
2019 31.98 576th 722 20.2%
2021 20.36 644th 710 9.3%
2022 38.69 491st 725 32.3%
2023 25.02 605th 712 15.0%
2024 45.06 432nd 730 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

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Enrollment information for Castle Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 3 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1989 547 8 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 597 9 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 491 4 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 603 16 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 665 18 18 8 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1994 641 22 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 657 13 22 4 2 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 657 13 22 4 2 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 632 11 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 586 10 29 15 2 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 604 10 27 15 4 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 563 16 18 17 7 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 583 15 25 25 3 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 483 39 34 27 7 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 483 39 34 27 7 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 481 49 49 22 5 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 436 49 68 21 8 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 409 52 64 28 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 355 59 77 26 4 n/a n/a 0 521
2008 314 67 69 24 4 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 309 74 72 27 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 279 79 59 26 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2011 266 73 63 25 3 0 15 0 445
2012 255 78 58 24 3 0 29 0 447
2013 244 97 64 28 2 0 33 0 468
2014 212 92 74 32 1 0 36 0 447
2015 205 110 80 35 1 0 35 0 466
2016 191 117 84 38 0 0 31 0 461
2017 170 112 84 36 0 0 33 0 435
2018 164 123 97 37 0 0 39 0 460
2019 147 124 100 40 1 0 42 0 454
2020 141 112 102 42 1 0 39 0 437
2021 147 104 118 40 0 0 39 0 448
2022 136 99 134 51 0 1 28 0 449
2023 164 108 151 84 0 0 50 0 557

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 Castle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 16.1 23.4 9.3
1989 568 26.8 21.1 11.6
1990 625 28.5 21.9 13
1991 507 29.0 17.4 17.4
1992 640 31.3 20.4 17.5
1993 711 34.1 20.9 12.9
1994 691 32.4 21.3 13.9
1995 698 24.1 29.0 11.2
1996 698 24.1 29.0 11.2
1997 674 31.7 21.3 11.6
1998 642 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 660 30.9 21.4 10
2000 621 29.7 20.9 14.8
2001 651 29.0 22.4 14.6
2002 590 34.5 17.1 24.6
2003 590 34.5 17.1 24.6
2004 606 31.2 19.4 23.1
2005 582 32.1 18.1 28.4
2006 558 29.4 19.0 29.6
2007 521 28.0 18.6 28.6
2008 478 27.0 17.7 32.2
2009 485 27.1 17.9 29.5
2010 448 28.6 15.6 34.6
2011 445 27.0 16.4 40.7
2012 447 27.3 16.3 50.1
2013 468 31.0 15.0 54.5
2014 447 31.5 14.1 55.3
2015 466 32.0 14.5 58.2
2016 461 34.0 13.5 62.9
2017 435 34.4 12.6 61.1
2018 460 31.0 14.8 58.5
2019 454 32.4 13.9 61.9
2020 437 30.5 14.3 59
2021 448 32.4 13.7 38.4
2022 449 30.6 14.6 54.6
2023 557 32.5 17.1 66.2

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 Castle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 16.1 23.4 9.3
1989 568 26.8 21.1 11.6
1990 625 28.5 21.9 13
1991 507 29.0 17.4 17.4
1992 640 31.3 20.4 17.5
1993 711 34.1 20.9 12.9
1994 691 32.4 21.3 13.9
1995 698 24.1 29.0 11.2
1996 698 24.1 29.0 11.2
1997 674 31.7 21.3 11.6
1998 642 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 660 30.9 21.4 10
2000 621 29.7 20.9 14.8
2001 651 29.0 22.4 14.6
2002 590 34.5 17.1 24.6
2003 590 34.5 17.1 24.6
2004 606 31.2 19.4 23.1
2005 582 32.1 18.1 28.4
2006 558 29.4 19.0 29.6
2007 521 28.0 18.6 28.6
2008 478 27.0 17.7 32.2
2009 485 27.1 17.9 29.5
2010 448 28.6 15.6 34.6
2011 445 27.0 16.4 40.7
2012 447 27.3 16.3 50.1
2013 468 31.0 15.0 54.5
2014 447 31.5 14.1 55.3
2015 466 32.0 14.5 58.2
2016 461 34.0 13.5 62.9
2017 435 34.4 12.6 61.1
2018 460 31.0 14.8 58.5
2019 454 32.4 13.9 61.9
2020 437 30.5 14.3 59
2021 448 32.4 13.7 38.4
2022 449 30.6 14.6 54.6
2023 557 32.5 17.1 66.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Castle Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,340

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 613th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 609th of 845 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Castle Elementary)63.135.9
 27.2%
   3rd Grade Math (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)59.947.2
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Castle Elementary)44.633.3
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)45.838.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Castle Elementary)4852.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)58.542.8
 15.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Castle Elementary)38.437.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)44.434.6
 9.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Castle Elementary)55.743.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)54.628.4
 26.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Castle Elementary)64.144.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)63.242.3
 20.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Castle Elementary)39.231.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale)47.632
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454557
 22.7%
African American124108
 12.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian100151
 51%
Hispanic4084
 110%
Pacific Islander00
White147164
 11.6%
Two or More Races4250
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%66.2%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Elementary

Students at Castle Elementary are 29% White, 27% Asian, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Castle Elementary ranks 567th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Castle Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Castle Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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