Knights Ferry Elementary School District

12726 Dent St.
Knights Ferry, CA 95361-2040
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 106 students in Knights Ferry Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in Knights Ferry Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
106 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Knights Ferry Elementary School District, which is ranked #432 of all 1,903 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)
#414 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
34%
50-54%
47%
≤20%
29%
(2022-23)
18.6%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
69%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,925 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,726
$26,022
Spending / Student
$17,925
$22,604

Best Knights Ferry Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Knights Ferry Elementary School District?
Knights Ferry Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 106 students.
What is the rank of Knights Ferry Elementary School District?
Knights Ferry Elementary School District is ranked #432 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knights Ferry Elementary School District?
69% of Knights Ferry Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knights Ferry Elementary School District?
Knights Ferry Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Knights Ferry Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,925 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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