Curie Elementary

www.curie.sandiegounified.org/

536 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Curie Elementary School, located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, largely driven by a dedicated PTA. The school focuses on providing a balanced academic curriculum, supported by a diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment within the San Diego Unified School District.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Curie Elementary emphasizes enrichment and community engagement. The school’s website highlights various programs and events that encourage student participation and parental support, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between home and school. By leveraging its location in a family-oriented suburb of San Diego, Curie provides a stable and resource-rich environment designed to support student growth, social-emotional development, and academic success in their formative years.

536

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	92
Black	9
Asian	67
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
307 (57.3%)
Hispanic
92 (17.2%)
Asian
67 (12.5%)
Two or More
60 (11.2%)
Black
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)221-5500
Website:	http://www.curie.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 133

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Curie Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Curie Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	45.1%
Male	294	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)