Forkner Elementary School
Tel:
(559)451-4490
- Forkner Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Forkner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Forkner Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 565 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Forkner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forkner Elementary School is 0.70, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1838 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 33% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forkner Elementary School is Florence E. Rata (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Florence E. Rata (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Figarden Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Figarden Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 692 students
0.8 miles
6235 N. Brawley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)451-4480 0.8 K-6 692 - Fresno Norman Liddell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 675 students
1.7 miles
5455 W. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)276-3176 1.7 K-6 675 - Fresno Malloch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 445 students
1.8 miles
2251 W. Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559)451-4530 1.8 K-6 445 - Fresno Starr Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 409 students
1.8 miles
1780 W. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559)451-4560 1.8 K-6 409 - Fresno Lawless Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 535 students
1.9 miles
5255 N. Reese Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)451-4520 1.9 K-6 535
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