- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rialto, CA
Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sam V. Curtis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063237007622
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam V. Curtis Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #15 of 16
- elementary schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam V. Curtis Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam V. Curtis Elementary ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237007622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Sam V. Curtis Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063237007622 · Rialto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 26:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Sam V. Curtis Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sam V. Curtis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 702
Sam V. Curtis Elementary
702 students
What this shows Sam V. Curtis Elementary reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam V. Curtis Elementary compares
Sam V. Curtis Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
African American 7.8%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Sam V. Curtis Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam V. Curtis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam V. Curtis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rialto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
J.P. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Dunn Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
J. Calvin Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam V. Curtis Elementary
How many students attend Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
Sam V. Curtis Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam V. Curtis Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
73.6% of students at Sam V. Curtis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sam V. Curtis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
Sam V. Curtis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam V. Curtis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam V. Curtis Elementary ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Sam V. Curtis Elementary, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.