Overview

Castro Elementary School is a public school in Denver, CO, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 119 elementary schools in Denver County 1 School District.
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School Rating

Castro Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Colorado with the same grade levels.
5/10
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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

845 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
School leader: Mr Gilberto Munoz
(720) 424-8990
(720) 424-9015
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