Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Forks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forks Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Forks, WA school district, encompassing approximately 907.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 16.9 miles and the furthest edge located 23.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forks Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Forks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forks Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Forks Elementary School is ranked #1646 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Forks Elementary School?
368 students attend Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Forks Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forks Elementary School?
Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forks Elementary School offer ?
Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forks Elementary School part of?
Forks Elementary School is part of Quillayute Valley School District.
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