Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, E. Hale Curran Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. Hale Curran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
E. Hale Curran Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. Hale Curran Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. Hale Curran Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3143 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Hale Curran Elementary School's ranking?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School is ranked #3143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are E. Hale Curran Elementary School often compared to?
E. Hale Curran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Meadows Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School, Red Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend E. Hale Curran Elementary School?
590 students attend E. Hale Curran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of E. Hale Curran Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. Hale Curran Elementary School?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. Hale Curran Elementary School offer ?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is E. Hale Curran Elementary School part of?
E. Hale Curran Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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