CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL

CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAMAS COUNTY DISTRICT school district, located in FAIRFIELD, ID with about 122 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 9 teachers, CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Camas County Elementary/Jr. High School, located in Fairfield, Idaho, serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural Camas County community. As a small, localized institution, the school is integrated into the broader Camas County School District, often functioning in close proximity to or in conjunction with the local high school. The school focuses on providing foundational academics for students in elementary through junior high grades, emphasizing a supportive, tight-knit environment that reflects the rural character of the high-desert region it serves.

Because of its remote setting in Fairfield, the school is defined by its small class sizes and personalized attention, which allows for strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of a smaller student population. By fostering a close-knit culture, the school aims to prepare its junior high students for the transition to high school while ensuring that elementary students build strong core competencies in a safe and familiar local environment.

For more information, contact CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 764-2472 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.