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Horace Cureton Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
San Jose, California · Alum Rock Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students254
Student:Teacher23.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
Horace Cureton
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
254
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Horace Cureton Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 254 students. It is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAlum Rock Union Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95127
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060231000102

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment254
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino89.3%
Black / African American8.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
89.3%
Black
8.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)