Junction Elementary

Junction Elementary
98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568
13 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Junction Elementary is a uniquely remote, rural school located in Somes Bar, California, situated deep within the Klamath National Forest. Serving a small, close-knit community in Siskiyou County, the school operates as part of the Junction Elementary School District. Because of its isolated location along Highway 96, it serves as a vital hub for local families, often maintaining a very small student population that allows for personalized instruction and a strong emphasis on community involvement.

The school is defined by its rugged, mountainous setting, which is deeply integrated into the students' daily experience and educational environment. Given its size, the school typically utilizes multi-grade classrooms, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where students of different ages work together. As a focal point for the residents of the Somes Bar area, Junction Elementary plays a critical role in preserving local culture and providing essential academic opportunities in a geographically challenging and scenic part of Northern California.
13
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
200.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (76.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (15.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (7.7 %)
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)469-3373
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 2
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Orleans Elementary
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
63 Students
38016 Highway 96
Orleans, CA 95556 (6.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th