Curtis Creek El School District is a public school district based in Tuolumne County, California.
Serving 410 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curtis Creek Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sonora, CA, covering approximately 36 square miles. The zone generally features a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to its edges and a maximum span of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtis Creek Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
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 0.43, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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, Belleview Elementary School, Soulsbyville 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?
410 students attend Curtis Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Curtis Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtis Creek Elementary School?
Curtis Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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