Manuel Esqueda Elementary School

2240 South Main Street

School District

Santa Ana Unified
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:31
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 26, 2025

This has been the worst experience with an elementary school. If I could rate it zero stars, I would. My daughter, who has a stuttering issue, was made fun of by her 6th-grade teacher. When I raised the issue with the school, the counselor and principal didn’t take proper action. Instead of suspending the teacher, they only gave her a verbal warning. I felt completely unsupported by both the counselor and the principal. Additionally, before this incident, during a parent-teacher conference, the same teacher criticized my daughter's binder for being disorganized. She even held it up in front of us to show how messy it was, causing papers to fall out. I could tell the other two teachers felt uncomfortable and embarrassed, yet they didn’t say anything. his has now caused serious self-esteem issues for my daughter. The way she was treated by the teacher, and the lack of support from the school, has deeply affected her confidence. She no longer feels comfortable in school and struggles with feelings of embarrassment and insecurity. This school should be fully investigated for how they handle such situations. If you love your child, please don’t bring them here. The lack of care and accountability is unacceptable.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2023

this school is not teaching my son anything even if
Submitted by student on August 02, 2018

I've been here since kindergarten and I'm about to go to 8th grade. There are lots of kids that curse/cuss, but the teachers here actually care a lot about the students and are trying to make difference. I just wish my fellow schoolmates would actually care more about their grades. They even get surprised that I have straight A's, if they don't already know. I am also in GATE (Gifted And Talented Education), ever since from 3rd grade.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

This is a really great school. My daughter went to this school from kinder through fifth. The teachers and staff care about the students. My daughter was in the GATE (gifted and talented education) which really advanced her knowledge. Some people don't understand why Open House is translated in Spanish. This is because some people only understand Spanish and the school wants to help parents how to help their child. I really do recommend this school.
Submitted by other on February 07, 2013

I really recommend this school. I went here for kinder through fifth, The teachers here really care. Everything they do revolves around the children
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2012

So far I have receive a lot of support from the staff of esqueda. When I go to the office they listen :) a lot of happy face
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2012

This school and office administration is easy to talk with. I know my kids are in good hands. Dr. Funtes is always there for my child. Teacher are cool.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2012

This is a wonderful school.Mychild loves going to school everyday.She says she has a great teacher and great friends.She learns new things everyday.I recommend this school.
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