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Junction Elementary School District (2026) - Palo Cedro, CA

Junction Elementary School District

9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073-8713
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Junction Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 416 students in Junction Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Junction Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
416 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Junction Elementary School District, which is ranked #268 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#284 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
34%
56%
47%
40-44%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
80%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,873 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,995
$20,100
Spending / Student
$10,873
$18,511

Best Junction Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Junction Elementary School District?
Junction Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 416 students.
What is the rank of Junction Elementary School District?
Junction Elementary School District is ranked #268 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Junction Elementary School District?
80% of Junction Elementary School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School District?
Junction Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Junction Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,873 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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