C.E. Curtis Elementary

Summary:

C.E. Curtis Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, Virginia, serving 727 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.

While C.E. Curtis Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 37.69% White, 25.72% African American, and 27.24% Hispanic students, its academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 59.09% in 2023-2024, compared to 68.43% for Chesterfield County and 70.11% for Virginia. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 216 out of 580 Virginia elementary schools, while its White students ranked 895 out of 979 schools.

C.E. Curtis Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 81.57% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 37.3% to 82.01% free and reduced lunch recipients. While the school's academic performance has declined in recent years, there are pockets of success, such as in 4th grade math and 5th grade science, that could be leveraged to drive overall school improvement. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the successes of nearby schools like Beulah Elementary, Bensley Elementary, and Elizabeth Scott Elementary, C.E. Curtis Elementary may be able to enhance its educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3600 W Hundred Rd
       Chester, VA  23831-1926


(804) 768-6175

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
794th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,959 Help


Students who attend C.E. Curtis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth Davis Middle
High:    Thomas Dale High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  727

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.7%
Hispanic:
27.2%
African American:
25.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details C.E. Curtis Elementary ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.61. (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 C.E. Curtis Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.E. Curtis Elementary is $6,959, which is the 19th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C.E. Curtis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks C.E. Curtis Elementary 794th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See C.E. Curtis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for C.E. Curtis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.96 213th 1062 79.9%
2006 48.77 634th 1071 40.8%
2007 66.16 354th 1083 67.3%
2008 79.75 114th 1081 89.5%
2009 63.98 366th 1082 66.2%
2010 55.28 540th 1113 51.5%
2011 55.28 531st 1117 52.5%
2012 68.07 309th 1117 72.3%
2013 54.96 524th 1120 53.2%
2014 49.30 615th 1110 44.6%
2015 58.63 508th 1100 53.8%
2016 48.60 648th 1096 40.9%
2017 49.80 623rd 1099 43.3%
2018 49.29 637th 1097 41.9%
2019 55.26 555th 1105 49.8%
2021 21.05 894th 1103 18.9%
2022 31.64 830th 1109 25.2%
2023 26.82 874th 1114 21.5%
2024 33.61 794th 1114 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.03 113th 300 62.3%
2024 64.08 100th 306 67.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.91 684th 1036 34.0%
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Rank History for Female students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.85 943rd 1100 14.3%
2024 33.13 799th 1098 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.18 746th 1093 31.7%
2024 36.02 775th 1101 29.6%
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Rank History for African American students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.73 424th 579 26.8%
2024 33.37 444th 588 24.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.08 362nd 564 35.8%
2024 62.13 216th 580 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at C.E. Curtis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.58 930th 984 5.5%
2024 16.09 895th 979 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for C.E. Curtis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 764 764
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 793 793
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 684 684
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 700 700
1993 640 67 13 7 4 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 704 72 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 798
1995 611 78 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 611 78 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 619 83 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 598 78 14 13 2 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 597 67 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 593 63 10 5 1 n/a n/a -4 668
2001 595 60 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 614 80 13 18 4 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 614 80 13 18 4 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 593 96 12 40 4 n/a n/a 3 748
2005 578 90 17 32 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 573 81 16 79 5 n/a n/a 1 755
2007 569 98 12 88 3 n/a n/a 4 774
2008 560 125 15 39 4 n/a n/a 9 752
2009 545 136 13 43 3 n/a n/a 10 750
2010 525 133 12 46 2 n/a n/a 15 733
2011 486 124 10 63 2 0 29 0 714
2012 477 118 9 59 2 1 39 0 705
2013 470 139 12 50 1 1 30 0 703
2014 466 151 18 47 0 0 40 0 722
2015 461 170 15 47 0 0 40 0 733
2016 448 165 19 34 0 0 44 0 710
2017 404 192 13 46 1 0 36 0 692
2018 399 193 11 50 2 2 39 0 696
2019 413 165 9 120 1 2 46 0 756
2020 378 169 8 134 2 1 53 0 745
2021 304 167 7 149 2 3 46 0 678
2022 297 157 6 168 1 4 41 0 674
2023 274 187 9 198 1 1 57 0 727

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 C.E. Curtis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 764 40.6 18.8 n/a
1990 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
1991 684 39.6 17.2 n/a
1992 700 40.3 17.3 n/a
1993 731 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 798 32.3 n/a n/a
1995 717 n/a 0.0 13.8
1996 717 n/a 0.0 13.8
1997 721 n/a 0.0 12.3
1998 705 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 688 41.0 16.8 14
2000 668 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 673 42.7 15.8 16.6
2002 729 48.8 14.9 18.7
2003 729 48.8 14.9 18.7
2004 748 46.2 16.2 18.5
2005 720 45.0 16.0 20.7
2006 755 49.0 15.4 23.2
2007 774 47.5 16.3 25.5
2008 752 36.8 20.4 17
2009 750 38.0 19.7 20.5
2010 733 35.5 20.6 23.4
2011 714 34.0 21.0 24.2
2012 705 36.7 19.1 28.5
2013 703 39.0 18.0 29
2014 722 39.4 18.3 31.7
2015 733 42.0 17.4 34.7
2016 710 43.0 16.5 32.5
2017 692 41.9 16.5 36.4
2018 696 42.8 16.2 44
2019 756 48.7 15.5 48.5
2020 745 48.4 15.3 51.4
2021 678 47.8 14.1 n/a
2022 674 46.9 14.3 56.8
2023 727 50.5 14.3 81.6

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 C.E. Curtis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 764 40.6 18.8 n/a
1990 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
1991 684 39.6 17.2 n/a
1992 700 40.3 17.3 n/a
1993 731 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 798 32.3 n/a n/a
1995 717 n/a 0.0 13.8
1996 717 n/a 0.0 13.8
1997 721 n/a 0.0 12.3
1998 705 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 688 41.0 16.8 14
2000 668 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 673 42.7 15.8 16.6
2002 729 48.8 14.9 18.7
2003 729 48.8 14.9 18.7
2004 748 46.2 16.2 18.5
2005 720 45.0 16.0 20.7
2006 755 49.0 15.4 23.2
2007 774 47.5 16.3 25.5
2008 752 36.8 20.4 17
2009 750 38.0 19.7 20.5
2010 733 35.5 20.6 23.4
2011 714 34.0 21.0 24.2
2012 705 36.7 19.1 28.5
2013 703 39.0 18.0 29
2014 722 39.4 18.3 31.7
2015 733 42.0 17.4 34.7
2016 710 43.0 16.5 32.5
2017 692 41.9 16.5 36.4
2018 696 42.8 16.2 44
2019 756 48.7 15.5 48.5
2020 745 48.4 15.3 51.4
2021 678 47.8 14.1 n/a
2022 674 46.9 14.3 56.8
2023 727 50.5 14.3 81.6

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 C.E. Curtis Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $393 (6.5%) $5,617 (93.5%) $6,009
2020 $530 (8.2%) $5,904 (91.8%) $6,434
2021 $616 (8.9%) $6,342 (91.1%) $6,959

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

Impact of COVID-19 on C.E. Curtis Elementary

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 555th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 874th of 1114 Elementary schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (C.E. Curtis Elementary)7756.8
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (C.E. Curtis Elementary)6262.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (C.E. Curtis Elementary)8061
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (C.E. Curtis Elementary)7868.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (C.E. Curtis Elementary)8944.9
 44.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (C.E. Curtis Elementary)8156.5
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (C.E. Curtis Elementary)8355.6
 27.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (C.E. Curtis Elementary)10088
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students756727
 3.8%
African American165187
 13.3%
American Indian11
Asian99
Hispanic120198
 65%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White413274
 33.7%
Two or More Races4657
 23.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%81.6%
 33%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C.E. Curtis Elementary

Students who attend C.E. Curtis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth Davis Middle
High : Thomas Dale High

In the 2022-23 school year, 727 students attended C.E. Curtis Elementary.

Students at C.E. Curtis Elementary are 38% White, 27% Hispanic, 26% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

C.E. Curtis Elementary ranks 794th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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