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!!

need help? My child is now in room 20 grade 2 with Mr.Scala.... is he hardworking teacher who care and go extra mile for the kids.. anyone want to share your idea?
--Submitted by a parent

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