Juniper Elementary

1809 S. Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025

www.eusd.org

578 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juniper Elementary School is a public school located in Escondido, California, and is part of the Escondido Union School District (EUSD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future success, Juniper Elementary prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging students to explore their interests through a well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant value on building a strong community connection, encouraging parent and family involvement to support student achievement. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by the Escondido Union School District, Juniper Elementary strives to provide a safe and inclusive campus where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment information, or district news can find comprehensive details on the official website at [www.eusd.org](http://www.eusd.org).

578

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juniper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	514
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
514 (88.9 %)
White
31 (5.4 %)
Two or More
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Escondido Union
Phone:	(760)432-2462
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Juniper Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Juniper Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	47.8%
Male	302	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)