Very Good
#2039 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Fort Jones Elementary
Elementary School · Scott Valley Unified · Fort Jones, CA
A Scott Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 249, Fort Jones, CA 96032
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Jones Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Jones Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Jones), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,953
Median home value
$292,800
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Scott Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Jones Elementary is listed in Scott Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Jones Elementary
Fort Jones Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Jones, CA, part of Scott Valley Unified, serving approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,039 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Jones Elementary
What grades does Fort Jones Elementary serve?
Fort Jones Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Fort Jones Elementary?
Fort Jones Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Jones Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Jones Elementary rank in CA?
Fort Jones Elementary ranks #2,039 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fort Jones Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Jones Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Jones Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Jones Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Jones Elementary a charter school?
No, Fort Jones Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Jones Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fort Jones Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Jones Elementary?
62.0% of students at Fort Jones Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (530) 468-2412
- Area population (ZIP 96032)
- 2,629
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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