FORT JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fort Jones Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scott Valley Unified school district, located in Fort Jones, CA with about 150 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Fort Jones Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fort Jones Elementary School, located in the small town of Fort Jones in Siskiyou County, serves as a focal point for the local community. As part of the Scott Valley Unified School District, the school typically provides a K-8 education, offering a small-town atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a tight-knit educational environment. Its location in Northern California, nestled within the Scott Valley, emphasizes a connection to the local rural landscape, making it a central hub for families living in the surrounding agricultural and mountainous region.

The school is known for its commitment to maintaining a supportive academic culture that focuses on foundational learning and student character development. Because of its relatively small student population, Fort Jones Elementary is able to foster strong relationships between teachers, parents, and students, often participating in local community traditions and events. The institution prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space for children to grow, aiming to prepare them for the transition to high school while grounding them in the values and spirit of the Scott Valley community.

For more information, contact Fort Jones Elementary at (530) 468-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.