Manuel Esqueda Elementary

892 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Manuel Esqueda Elementary School is a public school located in the Santa Ana Unified School District, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in the heart of Santa Ana, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic community and is deeply committed to providing an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The school’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

The school is recognized for its focus on holistic education, incorporating both rigorous academic standards and programs designed to foster character building. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Esqueda Elementary provides resources to support English Language Learners and students with diverse educational needs, ensuring that instruction is accessible to all. With a strong emphasis on school culture and family engagement, the campus acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure long-term success.

892

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	874
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
874 (98.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
Black
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)431-1500
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	892
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	689
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 94

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	126
Grade 7	121
Grade 8	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	49.3%
Male	452	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)