Sam V. Curtis Elementary

kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/13

702 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sam V. Curtis Elementary, located in Rialto, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rialto Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, providing them with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in a global society.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Rialto area. Through its programs and initiatives, Sam V. Curtis Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school continues to be a central pillar in the neighborhood, dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic well-being of its students.

702

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	609
Black	55
Asian	7
Two or More	13

Hispanic
609 (86.9%)
Black
55 (7.8%)
White
17 (2.4%)
Two or More
13 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)

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:	Rialto Unified
Phone:	(909)421-7366
Website:	http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/13
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 163

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 115