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Curtis Fundamental Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Curtis Fundamental Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Dunedin, Florida, serving 536 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in the state.

Curtis Fundamental Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students outperforming the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 93% of 3rd graders, 83% of 4th graders, and 85% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65%, 62%, and 61% in Pinellas County, and 57%, 56%, and 56% statewide. Similarly, in Mathematics, 96% of 3rd graders, 88% of 4th graders, and 91% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 68%, 68%, and 65% in Pinellas County, and 63%, 62%, and 57% statewide.

While Curtis Fundamental Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 6.1% in 2020-2021 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is lower than nearby schools like Garrison-Jones Elementary (43.98%), Skycrest Elementary (79.41%), and Sandy Lane Elementary (78.57%). Additionally, Curtis Fundamental Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 15.7 over the past three school years, which is comparable to nearby charter schools like Plato Academy Clearwater (13.0) and Academie Da Vinci Charter School (11.4).

538

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,847

Per pupil spending ?

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 738-6438

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 94th percentile in 2014 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (89% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school89%

District avg65%

Florida avg58%

26^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 90Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

19^th of 67Pinellas among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	26 of 2258	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	36 of 2256	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	61 of 2240	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	37 of 2219	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	36 of 2247	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	96 of 2182	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	98 of 2118	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	94.8	43 of 2112	98.0%	★★★★★
2016	96.0	36 of 2087	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	91.6	114 of 2064	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	90.9	130 of 2029	93.6%	★★★★★
2012	92.9	77 of 1984	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	91.3	84 of 1985	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	92.2	60 of 1919	96.9%	★★★★★
2009	92.7	49 of 1847	97.3%	★★★★★
2008	93.1	43 of 1789	97.6%	★★★★★
2007	90.9	81 of 1786	95.5%	★★★★★
2006	90.8	104 of 1688	93.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math92%+31 vs state

English Language Arts87%+31 vs state

Science84%+29 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Curtis Fundamental is a great school IF your child does not have any learning challenges. If your child immediately follows every direction and never has a bad day - this is the school for you. Should your child be challenged with any learning disabilities, no matter how minor, you can expect no support from the staff and they are likely to performance your child out through detention. This is the case with any child with or who may need a 504 or IEP due to challenges that are beyond their control. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	538	35	15.3	19.9%	396 (73.6%)	19 (3.5%)	76 (14.1%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.1%)	96.2	26^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%	10	93.0	83.0	85.0				96.0	88.0	91.0				84.0					$10,847	$220	$10,626
Dunedin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Union St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 738-2990	474	40	11.8	68.1%	113 (23.8%)	106 (22.4%)	209 (44.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	35 (7.4%)	25.6	1769^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.7%		36	1458^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%	311	46.0	43.0	36.0				44.0	47.0	39.0				53.0					$17,560	$1,735	$15,824
Sandy Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1360 Sandy Ln	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5974	288	26	11.0	77.8%	42 (14.6%)	152 (52.8%)	62 (21.5%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (8.3%)	60.4	872^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	61.4%		47.3	1166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.3%	294	62.0	59.0	60.0				49.0	75.0	59.0				64.0					$21,043	$2,601	$18,442
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1715 Kings Highway	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 223-8949	277	25	11.0	72.9%	32 (11.6%)	155 (56.0%)	62 (22.4%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	77.1	471^st of 2258 public elementary schools	79.1%		74.3	538^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%	67	72.0	96.0	65.0				59.0	91.0	78.0				65.0					$20,246	$2,084	$18,162
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	336	29	11.5	29.5%	273 (81.3%)	14 (4.2%)	36 (10.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	87.9	231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%		86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%	35	85.0	75.0	89.0	76.0	79.0	70.0	82.0	84.0	91.0	70.0		93.0	91.0	75.0	71.0		75.0	$9,084	$93	$8,992
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	336	28	12.0	40.2%	240 (71.4%)	29 (8.6%)	38 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.7%)	81.3	386^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%		85.7	291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%	95	83.0	65.0	71.0				72.0	74.0	68.0				84.0					$19,771	$1,784	$17,987
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	377	29	13.0	40.6%	186 (49.3%)	26 (6.9%)	130 (34.5%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	33.3	1549^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.4%		28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%	133	49.0	33.0	46.0	63.0	69.0	71.0	37.0	46.0	54.0	38.0	59.0	50.0	63.0	66.0	67.0		93.0	$11,281	$419	$10,862
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	545	37	14.7	39.3%	309 (56.7%)	20 (3.7%)	173 (31.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	80.3	402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	82.2%		73.5	559^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%	157	70.0	64.0	66.0				74.0	82.0	72.0				81.0					$13,789	$835	$12,953
Plato Academy Clearwater	Public, Charter	K-8	2045 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9517	616	46	13.3	4.9%	354 (57.5%)	51 (8.3%)	130 (21.1%)	47 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.0%)	83.1	331^st of 2258 public elementary schools	85.3%		73.6	557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%	226	78.0	68.0	73.0	81.0	68.0	63.0	88.0	60.0	75.0	88.0	53.0	86.0	68.0	43.0	93.0	100.0	76.0	$9,329	$62	$9,266
Skycrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 N Corona Ave	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5987	521	36	14.4	66.8%	102 (19.6%)	54 (10.4%)	330 (63.3%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.6%)	67.7	700^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.0%		55.3	963^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%	263	55.0	67.0	60.0				63.0	64.0	75.0				79.0					$15,399	$1,394	$14,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Fundamental Elementary

Is Curtis Fundamental Elementary a good school?

Yes! Curtis Fundamental Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Curtis Fundamental Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 538 students attended Curtis Fundamental Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Curtis Fundamental Elementary?

Students at Curtis Fundamental Elementary are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Curtis Fundamental Elementary in?

Pinellas

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