Julian Elementary

Julian Union Elementary
1704 Cape Horn Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
189 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Julian Elementary School, located at 1704 Cape Horn in the historic mountain town of Julian, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local rural community. As part of the Julian Union School District, the campus reflects the unique character of its mountain setting, providing a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social well-being of its students. The school is known for fostering a personalized learning atmosphere, benefiting from smaller class sizes and a deep connection to the surrounding community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Julian Elementary takes advantage of its scenic location to integrate nature and local history into the student experience. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community pride and parental involvement, common in Julian's close-knit atmosphere. By balancing traditional academic standards with the specific needs of a rural student body, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success while maintaining the distinct, welcoming spirit of the Julian backcountry.
189
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    82 (43.4%)
  • White
    75 (39.7%)
  • Two or More
    28 (14.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Julian Union Elementary
Phone: (760)765-0661
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 41
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Spencer Valley Elementary
Spencer Valley Elementary
41 Students
4414 Highway 78 and 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 (3.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th