Julian Curtiss School

www.greenwichschools.org/julian-curtiss-school

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Julian Curtiss School, located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut, is a public elementary school that serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its welcoming and inclusive environment, the school is designated as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This curriculum framework encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners by fostering inquiry-based education and a global perspective on the world around them.

The school is celebrated for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the Greenwich Public Schools district, Julian Curtiss provides a wide array of resources, including robust arts, music, and physical education programs. By emphasizing cultural awareness and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its students to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected global society.

241

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julian Curtiss School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	75
Black	17
Asian	19
Two or More	25

White
105 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
75 (31.1 %)
Two or More
25 (10.4 %)
Asian
19 (7.9 %)
Black
17 (7.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenwich School District
Phone:	(203)869-1896
Website:	http://www.greenwichschools.org/julian-curtiss-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44