Juarez Elementary

www.juarez.sandiegounified.org/

264 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Juarez Elementary, located in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Juarez Elementary emphasizes the development of social-emotional learning and character building. The school utilizes its neighborhood setting to encourage strong parent involvement and community partnerships, which play a vital role in enhancing the campus experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Juarez Elementary remains a foundational pillar for families living in the San Diego area.

264

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juarez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	160
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	33

Hispanic
160 (60.6%)
White
50 (18.9%)
Two or More
33 (12.5%)
Black
13 (4.9%)
Asian
8 (3.0%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)935-2800
Website:	http://www.juarez.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 100

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Juarez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Juarez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	51.5%
Male	128	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)