- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunedin, FL
Curtis Fundamental Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Curtis Fundamental Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156001658
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis Fundamental Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dunedin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis Fundamental Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Fundamental Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dunedin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Curtis Fundamental Elementary held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120156001658 · Dunedin, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 15.8:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Curtis Fundamental Elementary held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Curtis Fundamental Elementary 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 538
Curtis Fundamental Elementary
538 students
What this shows Curtis Fundamental Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis Fundamental Elementary compares
Curtis Fundamental Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Curtis Fundamental Elementary is less 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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis Fundamental Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Fundamental Elementary
How many students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunedin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Fundamental Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
17.2% of students at Curtis Fundamental Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Curtis Fundamental Elementary is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Dunedin, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis Fundamental Elementary?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dunedin?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Fundamental Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dunedin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dunedin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Curtis Fundamental Elementary, 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.