PublicGrades K-8
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
2240 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707-3264(714) 431-1500
Total Students811
Student/Teacher21.74:1
Math Prof.14.7%
Reading Prof.23.51%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyOrange
School DistrictSanta Ana Unified School District
Principal / AdminKevin Tonai(714) 431-1500
Founded2005
Free/Reduced Lunch94.33% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White0.2%
Hispanic98.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.2%
Two Or More0.4%
Gender Distribution
54%
46%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 174
Grade 269
Grade 378
Grade 474
Grade 595
Grade 6116
Grade 7104
Grade 8109
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day HolidayJul 3
First Day of Fall InstructionAug 10
Elementary Modified DayAug 21
High School Modified DayAug 28
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Intermediate School Modified DaySep 4
Intermediate Student Free DayOct 5
District Modified DaysOct 6
End of QuarterOct 8
Educational Options Student Free DayOct 9
End of TrimesterOct 29
District Student Free DayOct 30
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Elementary Parent Conferences / Student Free DayNov 16
Elementary Modified DaysNov 16
Thanksgiving RecessNov 23
End of SemesterDec 17
End of QuarterDec 17
High School / Educational Options Student Free DayDec 18
Winter BreakDec 21
New Year HolidayJan 1
First Day of Spring InstructionJan 4
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day HolidayJan 18
Lincoln Day HolidayFeb 8
End of TrimesterFeb 12
Washington Day (Presidents Day) HolidayFeb 15
District Student Free DayFeb 19
End of QuarterMar 4
Educational Options Student Free DayMar 5
Elementary Parent Conferences Modified DaysMar 8
Elementary Modified DayMar 26
HS/OP Modified DayApr 2
Spring RecessApr 5
District Modified DaysMay 24
Last Day of InstructionMay 26
Student Free DayMay 27
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Juneteenth HolidayJun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
2026-2027A Foundation for Lifelong Learning
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While specific programs vary each year, students often have access to clubs like robotics and athletics such as soccer. We recommend contacting the administration directly for the current list of activities.
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This public school serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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The campus is situated in Santa Ana, California, as part of the Santa Ana Unified School District.
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