Curtis Creek Elementary

www.curtiscreekschool.com

440 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Curtis Creek Elementary School, located in Sonora, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As a TK-8 school, it provides a comprehensive learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition to high school. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a small-town, supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the academic and social-emotional development of their students.

Situated in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both personal responsibility and community engagement. By operating as a K-8 facility, Curtis Creek allows for a consistent educational experience, enabling teachers to build long-term relationships with students as they navigate their formative years. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Standard area, reflecting the values and character of the surrounding Tuolumne County community.

440

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curtis Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	97
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
310 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (22.0 %)
Two or More
12 (2.7 %)
American Indian
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Curtis Creek Elementary
Phone:	(209)532-1428
Website:	http://www.curtiscreekschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 51