Las Juntas Elementary

lje.martinezusd.net

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Juntas Elementary School, located in Martinez, California, is a public school within the Mount Diablo Unified School District serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence while fostering the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating technology into daily lessons, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Las Juntas emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school frequently promotes strong parent involvement through its PTA and various school events, which help build a cohesive support system for students. With a focus on cultivating a "growth mindset," the staff at Las Juntas works to ensure that every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to reach their full potential within a supportive educational setting.

353

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Juntas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	152
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

Hispanic
152 (43.1%)
White
123 (34.8%)
Two or More
42 (11.9%)
Asian
23 (6.5%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Martinez Unified
Phone:	(925)335-5830
Website:	http://lje.martinezusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 72

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 48