Junipero Serra Elementary School

8880 Halifax St.
Ventura, CA 93004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Junipero Serra Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junipero Serra Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#3506 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
44%
34%
44%
47%
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junipero Serra Elementary School's ranking?
Junipero Serra Elementary School is ranked #3506 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Junipero Serra Elementary School often compared to?
Junipero Serra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton High School, Lassiter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Junipero Serra Elementary School?
448 students attend Junipero Serra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Junipero Serra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junipero Serra Elementary School?
Junipero Serra Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junipero Serra Elementary School offer ?
Junipero Serra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Junipero Serra Elementary School part of?
Junipero Serra Elementary School is part of Ventura Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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