Castelar Street Elementary School

This is an excellent school! Never have I attended a school that cared more about its students than Castelar. Considering the MAJORITY of the students (my family included) are/were underprivileged ESL students, we fared fairly well academically against other schools in the district. The education we received was way above par. My siblings and I and some of my fellow classmates that graduated from Castelar went on to become GATE students in other schools! I know from personal experience that the education and experience I received at Castelar was top notch. Don't get me wrong, it was no walk in the park, but with a staff that actually cares and an amazing education, what more could you ask for? It was a privilege attending Castelar. :)

i hope in the future, castelar would be as good as today! i absolutely reccomend this school to any one out there looking for an elementary school!!

The staff and the environment has been such a positive for me. I really loved this school. The teachers here in Castelar are one of the most inspiring individuals I know. I hope when I do have children I can bring them here as well.

i absolutely love this school. My former teacher was gone for like half the school year, but we still had fun with our teacher. When it was about time for the CST, we had lots and lots of practice, and we played Jeopardy, and it had really helped. That time, we had split the class in half, and battled each other. At the end, when i got my score, i was really really surprised and impress at how well i have done. Castelar also has great music education. As for me, i love going to Castelar, and i wish that this school will continue on its great work!!

Good teachers and nice environment for student
—Submitted by a parent

It was the best school of all time, awesome teachers, students, friendly staff members all was best. Fighting, swearing, and other bad stuff are BEYOND rare at castelar.
—Submitted by a teacher

dedicated teachers doing a great job in face of insuperable odds.
—Submitted by a parent

great teachers, great students. inner city schools need all the help they can get.
—Submitted by a teacher

The learning environment is real good because the teachers are all very caring and the students are all engaged in the learning process. This is reflected by all the students orderliness and enthusiastic paricipation

There are many people in the community that care for the improvement and progress of the school. The school provides an academic sanctuary for which students, teachers, parents, and volunteers interact and learn about the community. I was a former volunteer for AATP from UCLA and I can see that the students are passionate about learning. They wake up early on Saturday mornings seeking academic support and a place to hang out.
—Submitted by a parent

its a great school with great teachers and staff. good times.
—Submitted by a parent

Great community of parents and teachers. Teachers understand and are sensitive to the struggles, wants, and need of immigrant students and families.
—Submitted by a parent

The principal cares deeply about the education and success of the students (his children as he says). He supports programs outside normal school hours that help struggling students succeed.

Why? I really would like to say this school is below standard....... as this school never appreciate their student... never give any price.... nor admire their student..... just like other school..don't they forget how to encourage the children by giving them admire ( not only to their chinese people).. so student never get any appreciation... or may be yes, if they are same nationality such as chinese!..... no school optional activites.... such as piano, martial art or swimming .... office staffs was not helpful and no smile at all.... school compound is not safe, as gate is always open after school hour.... so all the children who attend afterschool or stranger can always walks in around school campus..
—Submitted by a parent

Castelar provides a safe, healthy, and happy environment for its students. Diversity is valued and the experience there is just incredible.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school with caring teachers that do their best to support students' development, while acknowledging multi-cultural backgrounds.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers at this school have guided and educated many, many non English speaking students to acquire high achievement in high school and in college. Many of them graduated from well known colleges and universities through out the States. Many of them came back to school and thank their teachers. Not being bias because my wife was one of those teacher for more than 35 years. The fact is that when Castelar is mentioned in the school district, there we nothing but praise for the school's achievements.
—Submitted by a parent

friendly teachers who actually really care about the student's education.
—Submitted by a parent

Castelar and its environment naturally sets the standard for maturity level in an elementary school. Friends from Castelar lasts a lifetime.
—Submitted by a parent

A very diversified school with great teachers and administrators willing and able to help children of multiple ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.