Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Curtis Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Fundamental Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Fundamental Elementary School's ranking?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Curtis Fundamental Elementary School often compared to?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academie Da Vinci Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary School?
536 students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Curtis Fundamental Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Fundamental Elementary School?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curtis Fundamental Elementary School offer ?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Curtis Fundamental Elementary School part of?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
: The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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