Jose Sepulveda Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose Sepulveda Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
100%
56%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00

Showing 2010–2020. View full 33-year historical data

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
11.3%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jose Sepulveda Elementary School?
319 students attend Jose Sepulveda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Sepulveda Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Sepulveda Elementary School?
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jose Sepulveda Elementary School offer ?
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Sepulveda Elementary School part of?
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.

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