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Juniper Elementary

9400 I Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345Hesperia Unified
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG06Non-Charter
725
Students
Total enrolled
$15,293
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
7% vs nat'l
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
62% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 725 students in grades KG–06 in Hesperia, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,293 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Juniper Elementary is a large elementary in Hesperia, California, serving grades KG–06 with 725 students. The district invests $15,293 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Juniper Elementary

725
Total Students
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution384 male · 341 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 495 students
Student Composition
14%
81%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060001409075

Academic Outcomes at Juniper Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92345

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,293Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,293
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,729
Student Support$2,906
Administration$1,835
Operations$2,294
Other$1,529
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,293 spent per student, an estimated $6,775 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
73.1%
Local (property tax)
11.0%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location
CountySan Bernardino County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (760)244-6161
NCES ID: 060001409075
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hesperia seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
9400 I Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.