Johnstonville Elementary School in Susanville, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Johnstonville Elementary School is a rural public school in Susanville, California that is part of Johnstonville Elementary School District. It serves 198 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

198 Students

9 Teachers

704-795 Bangham Ln

Susanville, CA 96130 View local requests

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Mrs. Fletcher

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Johnstonville Elementary School Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Johnstonville Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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