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Castleview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
6/10
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Grades
K–5
Enrollment
737
Student : Teacher
19:1
Founded
2019
Homes in the Castleview Elementary School zone
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“Castleview Elementary is an OCPS K-5 public school in the Horizon West area of west Orange County, home of the Dragons and the only elementary in the zone with a full Two-Way Dual Language program in English and Spanish.”
Castleview Elementary opened in July 2019, built specifically to relieve overcrowding at Bay Lake Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary as the Horizon West master-planned corridor filled in west of I-4. The campus sits at 9131 Taborfield Ave in the 32836 ZIP — technically Orlando, but in the Windermere community area and squarely within the Windermere High feeder chain. The school's standout offering is its Two-Way Dual Language program: native English and native Spanish speakers share classrooms and receive instruction in both languages, building full bilingual proficiency for both groups. Principal Rebecca Young's stated philosophy — "four houses, one castle" — reflects a house-based community model for the 700+ student body.
Academic programs
- Two-Way Dual Language — bilingual English/Spanish program integrated for native speakers of both languages
- English Language Arts — Florida BEST Standards-aligned
- Mathematics — standards-based, differentiated instruction
- Science — hands-on STEM integration K-5
- Visual and Performing Arts — art, music included
- Health and Physical Education — daily PE included in schedule
How to enroll
Zoned students enroll automatically via OCPS based on home address. The Two-Way Dual Language program is available to enrolled students — speak with the front office about participation. Use the OCPS "Find My School" tool at ocps.net to confirm zone assignment for a specific address.
What makes it stand out
The Two-Way Dual Language program is unusual at the elementary level in this corridor. Unlike English-only or ESL pull-out models, Castleview integrates both language groups in the same classroom throughout the day. For families with Spanish-speaking children, or for English-only families who want genuine bilingual fluency for their kids before middle school, this is the differentiator.
Extracurriculars
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
- School Advisory Council (SAC)
- Visual arts program
- Music program
- Physical education / sports activities
- Champions before/after school care (on site)
Frequently asked about Castleview Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Castleview Elementary School?
The Castleview zone covers the Bay Lake, Sand Lake, and Horizon West master-planned community corridor in the 32836 ZIP — the area the school was built in 2019 to serve. Lake Sheen Reserve and communities along Taborfield Ave and the surrounding streets are typically in zone. Address-specific zone confirmation is at ocps.net/find-my-school. Note: Summerport feeds Keene's Crossing, not Castleview.
How does the Two-Way Dual Language program work at Castleview?
Castleview's Two-Way Dual Language program places native English speakers and native Spanish speakers together in the same classroom. Instruction is delivered in both languages throughout the day — the goal is full bilingual proficiency for both groups by the end of 5th grade, not just English acquisition for Spanish speakers. Participation is open to enrolled students; contact the school directly for placement details and grade-level availability.
What are home prices zoned for Castleview Elementary?
Homes in the Castleview zone are mostly master-planned single-family and townhomes in the Horizon West / Bay Lake / Sand Lake corridor. Expect $450K–$800K for non-waterfront single family; lakefront or larger lots push above $1M. This range is notably lower than Windermere town proper ($865K+ median) — the zone covers newer construction communities, not the original Windermere estate lots.
Is Castleview Elementary safe?
The Bay Lake / Sand Lake corridor around Castleview has one of the lower crime profiles in Orange County — it's a master-planned, HOA-governed area with controlled-access subdivisions on many streets. The campus has standard OCPS security: controlled entry, front-office sign-in for all visitors, and an assigned School Resource Officer per district protocol.
How does Castleview compare to Bay Lake Elementary?
Castleview was built in 2019 specifically to relieve Bay Lake ES, so the two schools share similar demographics and serve overlapping geographic communities. Bay Lake ES has been in the zone longer and has a slightly more established track record. Castleview's differentiator is the Two-Way Dual Language program — Bay Lake does not offer an equivalent. Both feed into Horizon West Middle and Windermere High, so the long-term academic path is identical.
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