Junction Elementary

www.junctionesd.net

381 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Junction Elementary School, located in the rural community of Palo Cedro, California, serves as the primary campus for the Junction Elementary School District. Nestled in a scenic area of Shasta County, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It provides a foundational educational experience for students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development in a supportive, small-school atmosphere.

The district prides itself on maintaining high academic expectations and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By emphasizing a traditional approach to learning complemented by modern instructional practices, Junction Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. For further details on specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.junctionesd.net.

381

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junction Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	44
Black	5
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	13

White
299 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
44 (11.5 %)
American Indian
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.4 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)

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 Elementary
Phone:	(530)547-3274
Website:	http://www.junctionesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 54

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 34