Forkner Elementary School
Tel:
(559) 451-4490
- Forkner Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Forkner Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Forkner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Forkner Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 534 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Forkner Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Forkner Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1667 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Forkner Elementary School is Crescent View South Ii (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Figarden Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Figarden Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 611 students
0.8 miles
6235 N. Brawley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4480 0.8 K-6 611 - Fresno Norman Liddell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 717 students
1.7 miles
5455 W. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176 1.7 K-6 717 - Fresno Malloch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 470 students
1.8 miles
2251 W. Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530 1.8 K-6 470 - Fresno Starr Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 412 students
1.8 miles
1780 W. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560 1.8 K-6 412 - Fresno Lawless Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 560 students
1.9 miles
5255 N. Reese Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4520 1.9 K-6 560
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