Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Fort Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Jones Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Jones Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2458 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Jones Elementary School is ranked #2458 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fort Jones Elementary School?
129 students attend Fort Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fort Jones Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Jones Elementary School?
Fort Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fort Jones Elementary School offer ?
Fort Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Fort Jones Elementary School part of?
Fort Jones Elementary School is part of Scott Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 3/17/2020
School is fine and the teachers are great but then we come to the weak link the registered Democrat. They have as a principal joy is bell is everything you have come to expect from a Democrat lies hypocrisy dishonesty a lack of morals and of course a big smile and a position to guide the lack of integrity think I'm wrong have a look at the turnover rate of teachers.
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