- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Harbor, FL
Curlew Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Curlew Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002393
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curlew Creek Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Curlew Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curlew Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Curlew Creek Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120156002393 · Palm Harbor, FL Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.6:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Curlew Creek Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Curlew Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 610
Curlew Creek Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Curlew Creek Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curlew Creek Elementary School compares
Curlew Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Curlew Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curlew Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curlew Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curlew Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Curlew Creek Elementary School?
Curlew Creek Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Harbor, FL. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curlew Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curlew Creek Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curlew Creek Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Curlew Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curlew Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Curlew Creek Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curlew Creek Elementary School?
Curlew Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curlew Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Curlew Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Palm Harbor, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Curlew Creek Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.