Very Good
#261 of 990 schools in CT
Top 26% in state
Julian Curtiss School
Elementary School · Greenwich School District · Greenwich, CT
A Greenwich School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
180 East Elm St., Greenwich, CT 06830
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julian Curtiss School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Julian Curtiss School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,841
Median home value
$1,685,700
Median rent
$2,296/mo
College educated
69%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,003 | Compare → |
| Greenwich AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| The Greenwich Japanese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 1–9 | 1.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Eagle Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | K–9 | 1.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Greenwich School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $31,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Julian Curtiss School is listed in Greenwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julian Curtiss School
Julian Curtiss School is a public elementary school in Greenwich, CT, part of Greenwich School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julian Curtiss School
What grades does Julian Curtiss School serve?
Julian Curtiss School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Julian Curtiss School?
Julian Curtiss School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Curtiss School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Curtiss School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julian Curtiss School rank in CT?
Julian Curtiss School ranks #261 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Julian Curtiss School's MySchoolScout rating?
Julian Curtiss School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Julian Curtiss School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian Curtiss School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Julian Curtiss School a charter school?
No, Julian Curtiss School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julian Curtiss School a Title I school?
No, Julian Curtiss School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian Curtiss School?
41.9% of students at Julian Curtiss School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (203) 869-1896
- Area population (ZIP 06830)
- 24,919
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06830; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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