Junction Elementary School District

98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Junction Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 34 students in Junction Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Junction Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
34 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (CA)
(20-21)
<50%
34%
(18-19)
≤20%
51%
(2022-23)
100%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
65%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
6%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$413,000
$116,387 MM
Spending
$373,000
$107,188 MM

Best Junction Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568
(530) 469-3373
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
15616 Salmon River Rd.
Forks Of Salmon, CA 96031
(530) 462-4762
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Junction Elementary School District?
Junction Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 34 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction Elementary School District?
65% of Junction Elementary School District students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School District?
Junction Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links