Don Julian Elementary

13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746

dje.bassettusd.org/

544 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Don Julian Elementary is a public school located in La Puente, California, serving students within the Bassett Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Don Julian Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school staff works closely with families to ensure students receive the resources they need to thrive, often integrating technology into the classroom to enhance engagement. With a goal of creating well-rounded individuals, the school encourages participation in various activities that help students build character, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging within the La Puente community.

544

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Julian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	492
Black	7
Asian	34
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
492 (90.4%)
Asian
34 (6.2%)
White
8 (1.5%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
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:	Bassett Unified
Phone:	(626)931-2900
Website:	http://dje.bassettusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 70

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 49