Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fort Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Jones Elementary School's student population of 128 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Jones Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Jones Elementary School is ranked #1374 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Fort Jones Elementary School?
128 students attend Fort Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fort Jones Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Jones Elementary School?
Fort Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fort Jones Elementary School offer ?
Fort Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Jones Elementary School part of?
Fort Jones Elementary School is part of Scott Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 3/17/2020
School is fine and the teachers are great but then we come to the weak link the registered Democrat. They have as a principal joy is bell is everything you have come to expect from a Democrat lies hypocrisy dishonesty a lack of morals and of course a big smile and a position to guide the lack of integrity think I'm wrong have a look at the turnover rate of teachers.
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