CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

School Overview
Curtis Fundamental Elementary, located in Dunedin, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Pinellas County School District. As a "fundamental" school, it operates under a specialized educational philosophy that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics academic environment. The school’s curriculum is rigorous, focusing on core subjects while fostering high academic standards. A cornerstone of the Curtis experience is the strong partnership between home and school, requiring active parental involvement—such as attending monthly meetings and monitoring student homework—which contributes to the school’s cohesive and focused community.

Beyond its academic rigor, Curtis Fundamental is noted for its disciplined, traditional atmosphere. The school maintains a clear set of expectations regarding student conduct, dress code, and attendance, which helps create a consistent and orderly learning environment. Because of its reputation for excellence and its unique operational model, the school is a popular choice for families in the area, often utilizing a lottery-based enrollment system to manage high demand. By balancing high academic accountability with dedicated parental support, Curtis Fundamental strives to provide a stable foundation for student success in their elementary years and beyond.
536
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White395
Hispanic64
Black24
Asian12
Two or More40
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    395 (73.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    64 (11.9 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: No
District: PINELLAS
Phone: (727)738-6438
Website: http://www.curtis-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten90
Grade 190
Grade 290
Grade 390
Grade 488
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30156.2%
Male23543.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)