Mariposa Avenue Elementary
297 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Mariposa Avenue Elementary is a public school located in Citrus Heights, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Juan Unified School District, the campus is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the development of strong social-emotional skills. The school typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, physical education, and opportunities for creative expression, all designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond academics, Mariposa Avenue Elementary places a high value on community and family engagement. The school actively encourages parent participation through various volunteer programs and active PTA initiatives, which help create a collaborative atmosphere between home and the classroom. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus culture, the school focuses on providing individualized support for its diverse student body, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging setting.
Beyond academics, Mariposa Avenue Elementary places a high value on community and family engagement. The school actively encourages parent participation through various volunteer programs and active PTA initiatives, which help create a collaborative atmosphere between home and the classroom. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus culture, the school focuses on providing individualized support for its diverse student body, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging setting.
297
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 94 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More | 23 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White135 (45.5 %)
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Hispanic94 (31.6 %)
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Asian25 (8.4 %)
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Two or More23 (7.7 %)
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Black19 (6.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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: | San Juan Unified |
| Phone: | (916)971-5212 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 297 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 229 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
50
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
46
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 50 |
| Grade 3 | 52 |
| Grade 4 | 44 |
| Grade 5 | 46 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 127 | 42.8% |
| Male | 170 | 57.2% |
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