Juniper Elementary

www.fusd.net

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juniper Elementary School is a public institution located in Fontana, California, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Fontana Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of a large school district, Juniper Elementary benefits from standardized resources and a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website, hosted through the Fontana Unified School District portal, serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, parents, and the community. Through this platform, families can access critical information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative environment, Juniper Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in a supportive campus culture that promotes long-term educational success.

479

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juniper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	405
Black	51
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
405 (84.6 %)
Black
51 (10.6 %)
White
13 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5480
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 98

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Juniper Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Juniper Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	46.3%
Male	257	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)