Curtis Fundamental Elementary

Summary:

Curtis Fundamental Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Dunedin, Florida, serving 536 students in grades K-5. As part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state, Curtis Fundamental consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida.

The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistently high test scores, with 88% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62% in the district and 55% statewide. In math, an impressive 96% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages of 63% and 60%, respectively. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional achievement. While the student population is predominantly white (73.69%), Curtis Fundamental has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 11.94% Hispanic, 4.48% African American, and 2.24% Asian students.

Interestingly, Curtis Fundamental Elementary spends more per student ($10,311) than the Pinellas County School District average, which may contribute to the school's exceptional performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Garrison-Jones Elementary School, Plato Academy Clearwater, and Skycrest Elementary School, Curtis Fundamental consistently outperforms its peers, highlighting the school's commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 738-6438

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,311

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 536

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Curtis Fundamental Elementary ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curtis Fundamental Elementary is 15.7. 82 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Curtis Fundamental Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curtis Fundamental Elementary is $10,311. 76 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Curtis Fundamental Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	90.84	104^th	1688	93.8%
2007	90.91	81^st	1786	95.5%
2008	93.09	43^rd	1789	97.6%
2009	92.72	49^th	1847	97.3%
2010	92.24	60^th	1919	96.9%
2011	91.33	84^th	1985	95.8%
2012	92.93	77^th	1984	96.1%
2013	90.93	130^th	2029	93.6%
2014	91.64	114^th	2064	94.5%
2016	96.01	36^th	2087	98.3%
2017	94.77	43^rd	2112	98.0%
2018	92.19	98^th	2118	95.4%
2019	92.04	96^th	2182	95.6%
2021	95.84	36^th	2247	98.4%
2022	95.67	37^th	2219	98.3%
2023	94.14	61^st	2240	97.3%
2024	95.80	36^th	2256	98.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Curtis Fundamental is a great school IF your child does not have any learning challenges. If your child immediately follows every direction and never has a bad day - this is the school for you. Should your child be challenged with any learning disabilities, no matter how minor, you can expect no support from the staff and they are likely to performance your child out through detention. This is the case with any child with or who may need a 504 or IEP due to challenges that are beyond their control. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	234	85	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1989	236	83	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1990	249	90	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1991	266	84	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1992	282	98	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1993	286	100	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1994	293	87	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1995	403	101	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1996	403	101	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1997	301	82	11	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1998	309	84	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1999	315	77	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2000	310	77	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2001	336	82	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2002	325	89	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2003	325	89	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2004	322	94	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2005	328	85	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2006	337	77	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2007	290	82	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	19	414
2008	279	72	9	19	1	n/a	n/a	23	403
2009	347	62	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	24	464
2010	416	55	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	30	534
2011	405	44	16	32	0	1	38	0	536
2012	409	41	15	32	0	2	37	0	536
2013	406	44	9	38	0	2	37	0	536
2014	419	38	12	33	0	2	32	0	536
2015	420	35	12	33	0	2	34	0	536
2016	408	29	15	43	0	3	38	0	536
2017	415	26	11	44	0	1	39	0	536
2018	414	31	14	36	0	2	39	0	536
2019	401	31	14	46	0	2	40	0	534
2020	400	26	14	53	0	1	42	0	536
2021	391	24	14	54	0	1	45	0	529
2022	392	22	11	59	0	1	44	0	529
2023	395	24	12	64	0	1	40	0	536

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	16.0	20.1	26.7
1989	322	16.0	20.1	24.2
1990	340	18.0	18.8	20.3
1991	352	16.0	22.0	17
1992	390	18.0	21.6	15.9
1993	402	17.0	23.6	15.4
1994	399	17.0	23.5	17
1995	527	26.0	20.3	15.2
1996	527	26.0	20.3	15.2
1997	408	20.0	20.4	17.9
1998	413	19.0	21.7	14
1999	410	18.0	22.8	17.8
2000	405	18.0	22.5	17
2001	434	19.0	22.8	17.1
2002	433	19.0	22.8	13.6
2003	433	19.0	22.8	13.6
2004	436	19.0	22.9	14.7
2005	433	20.0	21.7	16.2
2006	434	20.0	21.7	15.9
2007	414	21.0	19.7	15.4
2008	403	23.0	17.5	17.1
2009	464	29.5	17.8	15.7
2010	534	30.0	17.8	15.1
2011	536	32.0	16.7	12.5
2012	536	34.0	15.7	17.2
2013	536	34.0	15.7	17.7
2014	536	34.0	15.7	13.1
2015	536	36.0	14.8	15.9
2016	536	33.0	16.2	16.4
2017	536	36.0	14.8	15.1
2018	536	35.0	15.3	17.5
2019	534	33.0	16.1	15
2020	536	34.0	15.7	13.2
2021	529	34.0	15.5	14.7
2022	529	35.0	15.1	16.3
2023	536	34.0	15.7	21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	16.0	20.1	26.7
1989	322	16.0	20.1	24.2
1990	340	18.0	18.8	20.3
1991	352	16.0	22.0	17
1992	390	18.0	21.6	15.9
1993	402	17.0	23.6	15.4
1994	399	17.0	23.5	17
1995	527	26.0	20.3	15.2
1996	527	26.0	20.3	15.2
1997	408	20.0	20.4	17.9
1998	413	19.0	21.7	14
1999	410	18.0	22.8	17.8
2000	405	18.0	22.5	17
2001	434	19.0	22.8	17.1
2002	433	19.0	22.8	13.6
2003	433	19.0	22.8	13.6
2004	436	19.0	22.9	14.7
2005	433	20.0	21.7	16.2
2006	434	20.0	21.7	15.9
2007	414	21.0	19.7	15.4
2008	403	23.0	17.5	17.1
2009	464	29.5	17.8	15.7
2010	534	30.0	17.8	15.1
2011	536	32.0	16.7	12.5
2012	536	34.0	15.7	17.2
2013	536	34.0	15.7	17.7
2014	536	34.0	15.7	13.1
2015	536	36.0	14.8	15.9
2016	536	33.0	16.2	16.4
2017	536	36.0	14.8	15.1
2018	536	35.0	15.3	17.5
2019	534	33.0	16.1	15
2020	536	34.0	15.7	13.2
2021	529	34.0	15.5	14.7
2022	529	35.0	15.1	16.3
2023	536	34.0	15.7	21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Curtis Fundamental Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$164 (2.1%)	$7,835 (97.9%)	$7,999
2019	$178 (2.1%)	$8,223 (97.9%)	$8,401
2020	$214 (2.5%)	$8,353 (97.5%)	$8,567
2021	$657 (7.2%)	$8,511 (92.8%)	$9,168
2022	$720 (7.6%)	$8,798 (92.4%)	$9,518
2023	$736 (7.1%)	$9,575 (92.9%)	$10,311

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 61^st of 2240 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	78	78
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	82	92	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	84	80	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	90	87	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	84	92	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	88	94	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Curtis Fundamental Elementary)	76	78	2%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	534	536	0.4%
African American	31	24	22.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	46	64	39.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	401	395	1.5%
Two or More Races	40	40
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	21.1%	6.1%

Schools Near Curtis Fundamental Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	536	34	15.7	21.1%	395 (73.7%)	24 (4.5%)	64 (11.9%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		94.1	61^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%	25	88.0	80.0	81.0				96.0	84.0	91.0				81.0					$10,311	$736	$9,575
Dunedin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Union St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 738-2990	476	39	12.2	73.7%	149 (31.3%)	93 (19.5%)	181 (38.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	38 (8.0%)	36	1458^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%		18.4	1951^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%	493	59.0	32.0	44.0				51.0	45.0	45.0				50.0					$17,035	$3,402	$13,632
Sandy Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1360 Sandy Ln	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5974	304	27	11.2	84.9%	41 (13.5%)	184 (60.5%)	53 (17.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	47.3	1166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.3%		33.1	1518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%	352	65.0	44.0	47.0				68.0	41.0	32.0				59.0					$22,227	$5,299	$16,930
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1715 Kings Highway	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 223-8949	278	27	10.2	80.9%	34 (12.2%)	149 (53.6%)	70 (25.2%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	74.3	538^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%		67.9	664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	126	76.0	61.0	62.0				80.0	68.0	50.0				72.0					$20,917	$3,130	$17,787
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	345	29	11.8	31.3%	277 (80.3%)	14 (4.1%)	41 (11.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.5	439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	173	84.0	76.0	78.0	84.0	73.0	82.0	81.0	70.0	65.0	74.0		74.0	78.0	79.0	74.0		88.0	$8,325	$717	$7,608
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	331	29	11.4	55.9%	227 (68.6%)	29 (8.8%)	46 (13.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.3%)	85.7	291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%		73.8	534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%	243	73.0	68.0	70.0				73.0	88.0	70.0				83.0					$18,663	$2,696	$15,967
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N. Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	413	33	12.5	54.5%	223 (54.0%)	33 (8.0%)	127 (30.8%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.8%)	28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		39.5	1349^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%	333	37.0	46.0	32.0	67.0	69.0	61.0	31.0	48.0	38.0	47.0	64.0	21.0	38.0	35.0	42.0		78.0	$9,777	$1,641	$8,136
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	593	40	14.8	46.4%	367 (61.9%)	18 (3.0%)	168 (28.3%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	73.5	559^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%		68.2	656^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.7%	97	59.0	66.0	57.0				68.0	72.0	69.0				74.0					$12,889	$1,444	$11,445
Plato Academy Clearwater	Public, Charter	K-8	2045 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9517	630	46	13.6	37.0%	377 (59.8%)	54 (8.6%)	126 (20.0%)	41 (6.5%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.8%)	73.6	557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		65.6	723^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.7%	166	66.0	76.0	59.0	58.0	59.0	60.0	77.0	66.0	66.0	67.0	77.0	80.0	64.0	54.0	100.0	95.0	77.0	$7,843	$548	$7,296
Skycrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 N Corona Ave	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5987	565	48	11.7	79.5%	117 (20.7%)	77 (13.6%)	341 (60.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.1%)	55.3	963^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%		36.8	1421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	36.6%	458	49.0	61.0	57.0				46.0	63.0	64.0				57.0					$15,544	$2,399	$13,146

Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Fundamental Elementary

How many students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 536 students attended Curtis Fundamental Elementary.

What district is Curtis Fundamental Elementary in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Curtis Fundamental Elementary?

Students at Curtis Fundamental Elementary are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Curtis Fundamental Elementary a good school?

Yes! Curtis Fundamental Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

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