At a glance
Reported students
227
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
273
Juniper: 227 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Juniper
Juniper is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Redding. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Redding Elementary. NCES reports 227 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Juniper
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.7%
- Hispanic22%
- Black3.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial13.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Redding Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sycamore Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
235 reported students
Cypress Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
215 reported students
Bonny View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Redding Community Day
Elementary · Grades 01–08
18 reported students
Manzanita Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Turtle Bay
Elementary · Grades KG–08
692 reported students
Public schools near Juniper
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Elementary Elementary · Redding Elementary | KG–05 | 215 | 0.9 mi |
| Bonny View Elementary Elementary · Redding Elementary | KG–05 | 292 | 1.3 mi |
| Rother Elementary Elementary · Enterprise Elementary | KG–05 | 280 | 1.4 mi |
| PACE Academy Elementary · Enterprise Elementary | KG–08 | 44 | 1.4 mi |
| Lassen View Elementary Elementary · Enterprise Elementary | KG–05 | 443 | 1.6 mi |
| Monarch Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Monarch Learning Center District | KG–08 | 85 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Juniper
What grades does Juniper serve?
Juniper reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Redding Elementary.
How many students attend Juniper?
Juniper reported 227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Juniper?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 227 students and 12.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Juniper a public, charter, or magnet school?
Juniper is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Redding Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Juniper students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Juniper in?
Juniper is part of Redding Elementary, based in Redding, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Juniper?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cypress Elementary (0.9 mi), Bonny View Elementary (1.3 mi), Rother Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.