D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Castlewood Elementary

📚 02 – 07 🏫 School
📍 242 Blue Devil Circle, Castlewood, VA 24224
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Virginia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
229
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency79% (+2 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%92%reading -3 pts, math +4 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income72%87%reading +8 pts, math +18 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 242 Blue Devil Circle
City Castlewood
ZIP Code 24224
District 5103420
NCES School ID 510342001513
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24224

Understanding the community around Castlewood Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,026
Per Capita Income $23,747
Poverty Rate 22.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%
High School or Higher 81.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $107,500
Median Rent $722
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Castlewood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Black 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 229
Teachers (FTE) 24.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Castlewood Elementary?
Castlewood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Castlewood Elementary?
Castlewood Elementary has 229 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Castlewood Elementary serve?
Castlewood Elementary serves grades 02 – 07 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Castlewood Elementary receive per student?
Castlewood Elementary receives $15,932 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Castlewood Elementary in 24224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$125,153
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
25.8%

Other Schools in 24224

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026