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Juniper Elementary School

661 East Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
Juniper Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Juniper Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Juniper Elementary School?
420 students attend Juniper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Juniper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juniper Elementary School?
Juniper Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Juniper Elementary School offer ?
Juniper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Juniper Elementary School part of?
Juniper Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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