Curie Elementary

Public K-5

 4080 Governor Dr.
       San Diego, CA  92122-2523


(858) 221-5500

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,362 Help


Students who attend Curie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Standley Middle
High:    University City High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.5%
Hispanic:
16.9%
Asian:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Compare Details Curie Elementary ranks better than 96.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Curie Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), Hispanic (16.9%), Asian (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curie Elementary is 25.3. 109 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curie Elementary is $7,362. 99 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Curie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Curie Elementary 185th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Curie Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Curie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.54 207th 4809 95.7%
2005 92.87 333rd 4822 93.1%
2006 93.70 289th 4818 94.0%
2007 93.20 335th 5113 93.4%
2008 92.46 346th 5113 93.2%
2009 94.11 223rd 5193 95.7%
2010 94.45 168th 5314 96.8%
2011 92.65 273rd 5377 94.9%
2012 90.62 392nd 5390 92.7%
2013 91.16 388th 5530 93.0%
2015 96.48 230th 5611 95.9%
2016 96.72 188th 5614 96.7%
2017 96.67 201st 5692 96.5%
2018 96.14 209th 5662 96.3%
2019 92.94 447th 5789 92.3%
2022 93.84 455th 5883 92.3%
2023 97.03 184th 5848 96.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.51 80th 339 76.4%
2019 65.48 171st 445 61.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.72 326th 2416 86.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.81 80th 5084 98.4%
2019 63.97 1516th 5173 70.7%
2022 76.61 888th 5264 83.1%
2023 91.46 330th 5355 93.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.10 275th 5413 94.9%
2019 91.36 477th 5492 91.3%
2022 93.74 393rd 5635 93.0%
2023 96.34 177th 5595 96.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.00 558th 2585 78.4%
2022 97.23 69th 2227 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 158th 5431 97.1%
2019 92.75 392nd 5510 92.9%
2022 92.14 494th 5663 91.3%
2023 95.83 232nd 5627 95.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 402nd 1071 62.5%
2019 75.07 253rd 1149 78.0%
2022 50.50 720th 1154 37.6%
2023 67.41 463rd 1183 60.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.09 80th 4830 98.3%
2019 70.34 1157th 4963 76.7%
2022 99.65 16th 5084 99.7%
2023 98.47 47th 5079 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Curie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.84 226th 2737 91.7%
2019 83.28 331st 2834 88.3%
2022 85.25 258th 2726 90.5%
2023 87.23 187th 2659 93.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Open Quote My son had a horrible kindergarten experience! Never would recommend this school for kindergartners especially. My son who is normally a very happy kid cried everyday going to class and night dreading the morning. Teacher won't do anything other then what is "required of her" that means she only does whats on paper and not a hug more and my sons progress dropped drastically. Changed schools and HUGE difference for the better all around. Not a good place for kindergartners in my opinion! We almost moved to another state to get away from this district all together because of our experience and the Principal was not helpful only in the end when I took things further but at that point we were done. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Curie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 38 71 30 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 380 66 72 35 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 391 57 80 38 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 380 46 85 40 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1992 370 53 91 51 4 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 366 52 83 45 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 401 44 73 58 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 350 42 67 51 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 350 42 67 51 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 362 33 71 51 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 378 27 74 64 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 373 22 79 79 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 383 10 89 87 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 390 6 83 89 3 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 402 12 85 89 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 402 12 85 89 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 392 8 93 95 6 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 395 16 73 105 8 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 375 19 91 102 7 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 371 14 91 90 4 n/a n/a 21 591
2008 361 23 107 96 5 n/a n/a 0 592
2009 379 21 108 89 6 3 0 0 606
2010 369 4 73 90 3 2 51 0 592
2011 363 8 81 90 2 1 43 0 588
2012 386 2 65 90 3 0 49 0 595
2013 364 7 68 87 1 0 49 0 576
2014 337 4 87 82 2 0 53 0 565
2015 323 6 82 87 3 0 70 0 571
2016 323 7 96 80 2 0 79 0 587
2017 309 8 111 80 4 0 90 0 602
2018 310 6 113 82 3 0 79 0 593
2019 301 10 114 82 1 0 75 0 583
2020 287 7 112 74 1 0 63 0 544
2021 284 7 121 74 3 0 67 0 556
2022 276 7 89 74 2 0 60 0 508
2023 296 7 80 90 1 0 59 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 20.1 28.0 n/a
1989 556 20.1 27.6 n/a
1990 569 18.1 31.4 n/a
1991 555 21.1 26.3 n/a
1992 569 21.4 26.5 16.2
1993 550 21.1 26.1 16.9
1994 578 21.0 27.5 19.2
1995 511 22.0 23.2 22.5
1996 511 22.0 23.2 22.5
1997 518 23.0 22.5 18.5
1998 545 27.0 20.2 15
1999 556 27.0 20.6 17.4
2000 573 29.0 19.8 16.4
2001 571 28.3 20.2 12.3
2002 591 31.0 19.1 15.6
2003 591 31.0 19.1 15.6
2004 594 31.0 19.2 15.8
2005 597 31.8 18.8 17.3
2006 594 31.2 19.0 17
2007 591 30.4 19.4 20.2
2008 592 31.4 18.9 18.9
2009 606 30.0 19.5 15
2010 592 27.0 21.9 15.5
2011 588 n/a n/a 20.6
2012 595 27.0 22.0 n/a
2013 576 26.0 22.1 15.1
2014 565 20.6 27.4 15.6
2015 571 22.0 25.9 11.9
2016 587 22.0 26.6 14.1
2017 602 23.4 25.7 13
2018 593 23.3 25.4 13.2
2019 583 21.3 27.3 9.9
2020 544 n/a n/a 11.2
2021 556 20.8 26.7 9.4
2022 508 21.4 23.7 11.8
2023 533 21.0 25.3 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Curie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 20.1 28.0 n/a
1989 556 20.1 27.6 n/a
1990 569 18.1 31.4 n/a
1991 555 21.1 26.3 n/a
1992 569 21.4 26.5 16.2
1993 550 21.1 26.1 16.9
1994 578 21.0 27.5 19.2
1995 511 22.0 23.2 22.5
1996 511 22.0 23.2 22.5
1997 518 23.0 22.5 18.5
1998 545 27.0 20.2 15
1999 556 27.0 20.6 17.4
2000 573 29.0 19.8 16.4
2001 571 28.3 20.2 12.3
2002 591 31.0 19.1 15.6
2003 591 31.0 19.1 15.6
2004 594 31.0 19.2 15.8
2005 597 31.8 18.8 17.3
2006 594 31.2 19.0 17
2007 591 30.4 19.4 20.2
2008 592 31.4 18.9 18.9
2009 606 30.0 19.5 15
2010 592 27.0 21.9 15.5
2011 588 n/a n/a 20.6
2012 595 27.0 22.0 n/a
2013 576 26.0 22.1 15.1
2014 565 20.6 27.4 15.6
2015 571 22.0 25.9 11.9
2016 587 22.0 26.6 14.1
2017 602 23.4 25.7 13
2018 593 23.3 25.4 13.2
2019 583 21.3 27.3 9.9
2020 544 n/a n/a 11.2
2021 556 20.8 26.7 9.4
2022 508 21.4 23.7 11.8
2023 533 21.0 25.3 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Curie Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201378.0%6.0%0.0%16.0%82.0%92.0%93.0%85.0%82.0%
201493.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%94.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201594.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201697.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201796.0%0.0%3.0%1.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201897.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201998.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Curie Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,362

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curie Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 447th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 184th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curie Elementary)93.680.8
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Curie Elementary)92.494.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curie Elementary)88.675.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Curie Elementary)93.579
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curie Elementary)69.582.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Curie Elementary)64.979.3
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Curie Elementary)52.676.8
 24.2%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583533
 8.6%
African American107
 30%
American Indian11
Asian11480
 29.8%
Hispanic8290
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White301296
 1.7%
Two or More Races7559
 21.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%10.7%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Curie Elementary

Yes! Curie Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 185th of 5868 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Curie Elementary.

Students at Curie Elementary are 56% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Curie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Standley Middle
High : University City High


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