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Junction Elementary School

98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Junction Elementary School's student population of 23 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Junction Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
<50%
34%
(18-19)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
61%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Junction Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction Elementary School?
23 students attend Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Junction Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School?
Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junction Elementary School offer ?
Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction Elementary School part of?
Junction Elementary School is part of Junction Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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