Horace Cureton Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Cureton Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horace Cureton Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Horace Cureton Elementary School?
276 students attend Horace Cureton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Horace Cureton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Cureton Elementary School?
Horace Cureton Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horace Cureton Elementary School offer ?
Horace Cureton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horace Cureton Elementary School part of?
Horace Cureton Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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