Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Forkner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Forkner Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 15% 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
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forkner Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forkner Elementary School often compared to?
Forkner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
453 students attend Forkner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Forkner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forkner Elementary School?
Forkner Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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