Horace Cureton Elementary

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Cureton Elementary is a public school located in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose, California. Serving a diverse student population in the East San Jose area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in grades TK through 5. It is known for its commitment to academic growth, fostering a supportive community environment, and integrating programs that cater to the varied developmental needs of its young learners.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop social-emotional skills. As part of the Alum Rock community, Horace Cureton works closely with families and local partners to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on equity, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond.

254

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Cureton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	220
Black	1
Asian	20
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
220 (86.6%)
Asian
20 (7.9%)
White
8 (3.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-7350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 49

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43