Excellent
#163 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 4% in state
Curtis Fundamental Elementary
Elementary School · Pinellas · Dunedin, FL
A Pinellas elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
531 BELTREES ST, Dunedin, FL 34698
- Math 90% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Curtis Fundamental Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Curtis Fundamental Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunedin), 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
$67,323
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34698; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 0.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Dunedin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Calvin A. Hunsinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Sandy Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #11 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Curtis Fundamental Elementary is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Curtis Fundamental Elementary
Curtis Fundamental Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunedin, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Curtis Fundamental Elementary
What grades does Curtis Fundamental Elementary serve?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Fundamental Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Curtis Fundamental Elementary rank in FL?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary ranks #163 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Curtis Fundamental Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Curtis Fundamental Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Curtis Fundamental Elementary a charter school?
No, Curtis Fundamental Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Curtis Fundamental Elementary a Title I school?
No, Curtis Fundamental Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
23.3% of students at Curtis Fundamental Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (727) 738-6438
- Area population (ZIP 34698)
- 37,817
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 34698; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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