- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escondido, CA
Juniper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Juniper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061288001458
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juniper Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #18 of 23
- elementary schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Juniper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Elementary ranks #18 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Juniper Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061288001458 · Escondido, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 19:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Juniper Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.0 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
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- This school
Juniper Elementary
588 students
What this shows Juniper Elementary reports 588 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Juniper Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Escondido
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,581 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage K-8 Charter
Standard public school
1,345 students 22:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
795 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
L. R. Green Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juniper Elementary
How many students attend Juniper Elementary?
Juniper Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniper Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juniper Elementary?
81.0% 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 85.5% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juniper Elementary?
Juniper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juniper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Juniper Elementary ranks #18 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Juniper Elementary, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.