Sam V. Curtis Elementary

kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/13

641 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sam V. Curtis Elementary, located in Rialto, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rialto Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, providing them with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in a global society.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Rialto area. Through its programs and initiatives, Sam V. Curtis Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school continues to be a central pillar in the neighborhood, dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic well-being of its students.

641

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	570
Black	48
Asian	5
Two or More	6

Hispanic
570 (88.9 %)
Black
48 (7.5 %)
White
12 (1.9 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rialto Unified
Phone:	(909)421-7366
Website:	http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/13
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 97