Juanamaria Elementary

www.venturausd.org/juanamaria.htm

413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juanamaria Elementary School, located in Ventura, California, is a public school operating under the Ventura Unified School District. It serves a diverse community of students, typically ranging from Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for future success. Beyond core academics, Juanamaria emphasizes character education and enrichment, often providing various extracurricular activities or programs that encourage student involvement. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent engagement, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

413

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juanamaria Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	207
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
207 (50.1 %)
White
167 (40.4 %)
Two or More
19 (4.6 %)
Asian
15 (3.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)672-0291
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/juanamaria.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72