- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesperia, CA
Juniper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Juniper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001409075
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juniper Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #5 of 16
- elementary schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Juniper Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Elementary ranks #5 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001409075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Juniper Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060001409075 · Hesperia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 26.2:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Juniper Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Juniper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school 761
Juniper Elementary
761 students
What this shows Juniper Elementary reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juniper Elementary compares
Juniper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
White 10.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Juniper Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juniper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juniper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Hesperia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mission Crest Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
Standard public school
912 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lime Street Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juniper Elementary
How many students attend Juniper Elementary?
Juniper Elementary has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniper Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juniper Elementary?
66.6% of students at Juniper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juniper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Juniper Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juniper Elementary?
Juniper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juniper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Elementary ranks #5 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Juniper Elementary, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.