Curtis Creek El School District is a public school district based in Tuolumne County, California.
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Curtis Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtis Creek Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
15
School Motto
Above the fog, below the snow.
School Rankings
Curtis Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Creek Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5183 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Curtis Creek Elementary School is ranked #5183 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Curtis Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Curtis Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonora Elementary School, Soulsbyville Elementary School, Belleview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Curtis Creek Elementary School?
422 students attend Curtis Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Curtis Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtis Creek Elementary School?
Curtis Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Curtis Creek Elementary School offer ?
Curtis Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Curtis Creek Elementary School part of?
Curtis Creek Elementary School is part of Curtis Creek Elementary School District.
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