Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Fork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Fork Elementary serves the northeastern part of North Fork, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 669.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 40.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Fork Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
High expectations through Rigorous and Relevant learning opportunities while developing personalized student experience by building positive Relationships and Resiliency.
School Rankings
North Fork Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Fork 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Fork Elementary School's ranking?
North Fork Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are North Fork Elementary School often compared to?
North Fork Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Chawanakee Academy Charter, Wasuma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Fork Elementary School?
227 students attend North Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Fork Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Fork Elementary School?
North Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Fork Elementary School offer ?
North Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Fork Elementary School part of?
North Fork Elementary School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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