Curlew Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Curlew Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving 634 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently performs above the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized tests, with 70% to 83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 16.8% to 22.9%, which is an area of concern.

Curlew Creek Elementary School's academic excellence is evident, with the school consistently ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking. While the school outperforms the county and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Elisa Nelson Elementary and Academie Da Vinci Charter School, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with even higher proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels.

One area of potential improvement for Curlew Creek Elementary School is its racial diversity. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 68.3% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools, such as McMullen-Booth Elementary (41.48% white) and Garrison-Jones Elementary (61.89% white). Addressing the root causes of the school's chronic absenteeism and exploring strategies to attract a more diverse student population could be areas of focus for the school and district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3030 Curlew Rd
       Palm Harbor, FL  34684


(727) 724-1423

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,572 Help


Students who attend Curlew Creek Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Countryside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
17.7%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Curlew Creek Elementary School ranks better than 89.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Hispanic (17.7%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curlew Creek Elementary School is 14. 51 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Curlew Creek Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curlew Creek Elementary School is $13,572, which is the 39th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Curlew Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

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


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Rank History for Curlew Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.54 354th 1688 79.0%
2007 79.14 335th 1786 81.2%
2008 82.66 258th 1789 85.6%
2009 83.12 259th 1847 86.0%
2010 85.97 193rd 1919 89.9%
2011 63.97 759th 1985 61.8%
2012 81.45 316th 1984 84.1%
2013 84.44 251st 2029 87.6%
2014 69.05 604th 2064 70.7%
2016 77.26 435th 2087 79.2%
2017 82.45 323rd 2112 84.7%
2018 68.65 641st 2118 69.7%
2019 75.49 506th 2182 76.8%
2021 80.47 417th 2247 81.4%
2022 77.76 466th 2219 79.0%
2023 77.12 463rd 2240 79.3%
2024 87.14 247th 2256 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Curlew Creek Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Open Quote what sort of educational tools during covid disruption are provided online within the curriculum that places emphasis on Opportunities to connect with local families Field trips, social activities, and clubs for moral support with parents and children Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 11, 2019

Open Quote Unprofessional, administration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Curlew Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 728 61 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1989 598 51 13 10 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1990 634 56 25 10 1 n/a n/a 0 726
1991 646 55 19 13 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1992 687 47 28 22 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 690 46 40 18 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1994 693 41 35 33 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1995 714 40 51 43 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1996 714 40 51 43 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1997 651 44 48 43 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1998 631 65 52 52 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1999 644 94 50 61 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2000 648 93 32 56 1 n/a n/a 0 830
2001 585 92 21 48 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 534 79 19 73 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2003 534 79 19 73 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2004 544 47 22 72 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 545 43 25 67 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 555 29 28 68 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 465 31 35 69 0 n/a n/a 27 627
2008 471 35 33 61 0 n/a n/a 31 631
2009 467 29 31 52 0 n/a n/a 27 606
2010 480 19 28 51 0 n/a n/a 35 613
2011 518 42 30 77 0 0 17 0 684
2012 513 38 20 86 0 0 19 0 676
2013 496 37 21 93 1 0 19 0 667
2014 488 27 27 106 0 0 25 0 673
2015 478 25 27 99 1 2 32 0 664
2016 511 18 28 104 1 3 33 0 698
2017 477 28 24 93 1 1 24 0 648
2018 482 32 27 91 1 0 34 0 667
2019 504 25 22 93 1 0 40 0 685
2020 458 35 18 100 1 0 42 0 654
2021 428 23 20 102 1 0 39 0 613
2022 417 45 11 123 0 0 36 0 632
2023 433 47 6 112 0 1 35 0 634

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curlew Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 44.0 18.5 15.9
1989 673 39.0 17.2 17.5
1990 726 41.0 17.7 14.9
1991 734 40.0 18.3 18.7
1992 785 40.0 19.6 17.8
1993 794 42.0 18.9 17.8
1994 802 41.0 19.6 19.6
1995 849 46.0 18.5 19.6
1996 849 46.0 18.5 19.6
1997 786 44.0 17.9 23
1998 800 42.0 19.0 23.9
1999 849 43.0 19.7 30.7
2000 830 45.0 18.4 26.5
2001 746 43.0 17.3 28.6
2002 705 45.0 15.7 36.6
2003 705 45.0 15.7 36.6
2004 685 42.0 16.3 29.9
2005 680 43.0 15.8 32.2
2006 680 44.0 15.5 26.5
2007 627 42.0 14.9 27.3
2008 631 46.0 13.7 30.2
2009 606 52.3 13.2 29.7
2010 613 47.5 12.9 33.2
2011 684 56.0 12.2 35.5
2012 676 58.8 11.4 40.1
2013 667 55.0 12.1 35.8
2014 673 56.0 12.0 36.8
2015 664 56.0 11.8 36.4
2016 698 55.0 12.6 41
2017 648 53.0 12.2 38.1
2018 667 55.0 12.1 40.8
2019 685 49.0 13.9 41.8
2020 654 49.0 13.3 38.4
2021 613 47.0 13.0 40
2022 632 50.0 12.6 39.4
2023 634 45.0 14.0 42.9

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 Curlew Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 44.0 18.5 15.9
1989 673 39.0 17.2 17.5
1990 726 41.0 17.7 14.9
1991 734 40.0 18.3 18.7
1992 785 40.0 19.6 17.8
1993 794 42.0 18.9 17.8
1994 802 41.0 19.6 19.6
1995 849 46.0 18.5 19.6
1996 849 46.0 18.5 19.6
1997 786 44.0 17.9 23
1998 800 42.0 19.0 23.9
1999 849 43.0 19.7 30.7
2000 830 45.0 18.4 26.5
2001 746 43.0 17.3 28.6
2002 705 45.0 15.7 36.6
2003 705 45.0 15.7 36.6
2004 685 42.0 16.3 29.9
2005 680 43.0 15.8 32.2
2006 680 44.0 15.5 26.5
2007 627 42.0 14.9 27.3
2008 631 46.0 13.7 30.2
2009 606 52.3 13.2 29.7
2010 613 47.5 12.9 33.2
2011 684 56.0 12.2 35.5
2012 676 58.8 11.4 40.1
2013 667 55.0 12.1 35.8
2014 673 56.0 12.0 36.8
2015 664 56.0 11.8 36.4
2016 698 55.0 12.6 41
2017 648 53.0 12.2 38.1
2018 667 55.0 12.1 40.8
2019 685 49.0 13.9 41.8
2020 654 49.0 13.3 38.4
2021 613 47.0 13.0 40
2022 632 50.0 12.6 39.4
2023 634 45.0 14.0 42.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Curlew Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $459 (4.6%) $9,567 (95.4%) $10,026
2019 $429 (4.2%) $9,707 (95.8%) $10,136
2020 $596 (5.2%) $10,863 (94.8%) $11,459
2021 $1,342 (10.7%) $11,155 (89.3%) $12,497
2022 $1,674 (12.7%) $11,510 (87.3%) $13,183
2023 $1,477 (10.9%) $12,095 (89.1%) $13,572

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curlew Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 463rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Curlew Creek Elementary School)6365
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Curlew Creek Elementary School)6672
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Curlew Creek Elementary School)6361
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Curlew Creek Elementary School)7263
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Curlew Creek Elementary School)8373
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Curlew Creek Elementary School)8575
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Curlew Creek Elementary School)7470
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685634
 7.4%
African American2547
 88%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian226
 72.7%
Hispanic93112
 20.4%
Pacific Islander01
White504433
 14.1%
Two or More Races4035
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%42.9%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Curlew Creek Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 634 students attended Curlew Creek Elementary School.

Curlew Creek Elementary School ranks 247th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Curlew Creek Elementary School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Curlew Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Countryside High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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