Junction City Elementary

430 Red Hill Rd.
Junction City, CA 96048

www.jcesd.org

65 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Junction City Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Trinity County, California. Serving students in the Junction City area, the school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, often acting as a hub for community engagement and providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from staff.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on providing a supportive foundation for elementary-aged children while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural school district. Being part of the local school system, it emphasizes traditional core curricula while often integrating the natural beauty and history of the Trinity Alps region into its programming. The school’s environment is generally characterized by its dedication to fostering a safe, collaborative space where students can grow academically and socially within their local community.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junction City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
47 (72.3%)
Two or More
8 (12.3%)
Hispanic
7 (10.8%)
American Indian
3 (4.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Junction City Elementary
Phone:	(530)623-6381
Website:	http://www.jcesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 13