Forkner Elementary School

7120 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Forkner Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Math Proficiency
: 54%
Reading Proficiency
: 61%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forkner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Forkner Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

481 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Forkner Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Forkner Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Forkner Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

54%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forkner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

61%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forkner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

40:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Forkner Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

45%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Forkner Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

30%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Forkner Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Forkner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forkner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fresno Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forkner Elementary School's ranking?

Forkner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Forkner Elementary School?

481 students attend Forkner Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Forkner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Forkner Elementary School?

Forkner Elementary School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Forkner Elementary School offer ?

Forkner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Forkner Elementary School part of?

Forkner Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Math Proficiency
: 54%
Reading Proficiency
: 61%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education