Forks Elementary School

1709 Richmond Rd
Easton, PA 18040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
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Top 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Forks El Sch serves the northeast part of Easton, PA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.5 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forks Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Forks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forks Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1151 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
19%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
59%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Forks Elementary School is ranked #1151 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Forks Elementary School often compared to?
Forks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School, Wilson Borough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Forks Elementary School?
336 students attend Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Forks Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forks Elementary School?
Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forks Elementary School offer ?
Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forks Elementary School part of?
Forks Elementary School is part of Easton Area School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Forks El Sch serves the northeast part of Easton, PA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.5 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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