Is North Fork Elementary a good school?

North Fork Elementary ranks 4122 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend North Fork Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended North Fork Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Fork Elementary?

Students at North Fork Elementary are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 11% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of North Fork Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Fork Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Mountain Oaks High

North Fork Elementary

Summary:

North Fork Elementary is a public K-8 school in the Chawanakee Unified School District in North Fork, California, serving 210 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3. The school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 30% of California elementary schools for most of the past decade and earning low 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

North Fork Elementary faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.4% in 2022-2023, well above the 20.4% rate at nearby Spring Valley Elementary and the 26.6% rate at Wasuma Elementary. The school's academic performance is also well below district and state averages, with only 32.03% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 43.07% for the Chawanakee Unified district and 47.04% statewide. Math proficiency is also very low at 22.13%, compared to 25.04% for the district and 35.54% statewide. Additionally, North Fork Elementary has a high poverty rate, with 76.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district average.

The performance gaps between North Fork Elementary and its surrounding schools appear to be widening over time, and the school exhibits significant disparities in achievement between different student subgroups. These challenges suggest broader issues with staffing, funding, and resources that may be impacting the school's ability to effectively support student learning. Addressing these systemic problems will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students of North Fork Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-8

33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643-0707

(559) 877-2215

District: Chawanakee Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4122^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,367

Students who attend North Fork Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mountain Oaks High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

21.4%

American Indian:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Fork Elementary ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.8. (See more...)

Compare Details North Fork Elementary ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at North Fork Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (21.4%), American Indian (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare North Fork Elementary employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fork Elementary is $5,367.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Fork Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fork Elementary 4122^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See North Fork Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks North Fork Elementary 1718^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See North Fork Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chawanakee Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Chawanakee Unified 807^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Fork Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	64.28	1517^th	4809	68.5%
2005	67.46	1438^th	4822	70.2%
2006	56.77	1887^th	4818	60.8%
2007	53.35	2140^th	5113	58.1%
2008	46.16	2601^st	5113	49.1%
2009	50.22	2471^st	5193	52.4%
2010	61.60	1904^th	5314	64.2%
2011	81.43	921^st	5377	82.9%
2012	59.81	2058^th	5390	61.8%
2013	52.83	2517^th	5530	54.5%
2015	36.98	3204^th	5611	42.9%
2016	23.53	4299^th	5614	23.4%
2017	22.28	4494^th	5692	21.0%
2018	18.64	4795^th	5662	15.3%
2019	8.72	5640^th	5789	2.6%
2022	21.47	4698^th	5883	20.1%
2023	33.94	3580^th	5874	39.1%
2024	27.80	4122^nd	5862	29.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.82	4132^nd	5084	18.7%
2019	13.77	4899^th	5173	5.3%
2022	31.06	3749^th	5264	28.8%
2023	38.98	3143^rd	5374	41.5%
2024	23.91	4458^th	5511	19.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.48	4345^th	5413	19.7%
2019	10.40	5291^st	5492	3.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.91	4829^th	5431	11.1%
2019	11.10	5299^th	5510	3.8%
2022	27.34	4023^rd	5663	29.0%
2023	46.93	2625^th	5650	53.5%
2024	44.58	2773^rd	5636	50.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.74	4050^th	4963	18.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.88	2622^nd	2737	4.2%
2019	1.38	2822^nd	2834	0.4%
2022	7.90	2577^th	2726	5.5%
2023	24.99	2098^th	2662	21.2%
2024	20.76	2194^th	2647	17.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Fork Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	45.83	864^th	1769	51.2%
2005	48.55	832^nd	1777	53.2%
2006	40.36	999^th	1804	44.6%
2007	46.66	964^th	1999	51.8%
2008	39.02	1187^th	2005	40.8%
2009	40.09	1204^th	2063	41.6%
2013	34.45	1577^th	2379	33.7%
2015	32.86	1538^th	2477	37.9%
2016	51.72	1067^th	2497	57.3%
2017	42.65	1317^th	2508	47.5%
2018	47.50	1151^st	2480	53.6%
2019	61.09	890^th	2715	67.2%
2022	21.43	2154^th	2740	21.4%
2023	20.42	2247^th	2802	19.8%
2024	32.58	1718^th	2777	38.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.58	896^th	2230	59.8%
2019	63.45	647^th	2369	72.7%
2022	26.27	1849^th	2458	24.8%
2023	22.83	2060^th	2549	19.2%
2024	46.23	1156^th	2575	55.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.95	959^th	2262	57.6%
2019	64.86	733^rd	2380	69.2%
2022	18.26	2144^th	2509	14.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	52.63	970^th	2407	59.7%
2022	23.84	1896^th	2527	25.0%
2023	18.58	2169^th	2558	15.2%
2024	40.42	1331^st	2547	47.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Fork Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.17	1023^rd	1496	31.6%
2019	25.98	1201^st	1602	25.0%
2022	14.06	1374^th	1555	11.6%
2023	11.56	1408^th	1552	9.3%
2024	22.45	1208^th	1535	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Fork Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	224	2	1	29	78	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	224	2	1	29	78	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	209	3	1	19	72	n/a	n/a	8	312
2005	196	4	1	21	77	n/a	n/a	6	305
2006	206	4	0	19	74	n/a	n/a	2	305
2007	1	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1
2008	156	2	n/a	17	44	n/a	n/a	0	219
2009	166	2	0	18	42	0	59	0	287
2010	105	3	1	41	30	0	23	0	203
2011	114	1	0	38	34	0	1	0	188
2012	104	0	0	38	28	0	14	0	184
2013	166	0	0	53	33	0	24	0	276
2014	166	0	0	58	31	0	27	0	282
2015	156	0	0	60	34	0	26	0	276
2016	148	2	1	62	51	0	4	0	268
2017	134	4	1	56	51	0	12	0	258
2018	124	3	2	58	46	0	17	0	250
2019	132	3	1	60	39	0	19	0	254
2020	128	3	3	56	37	0	22	0	249
2021	108	2	5	51	29	0	22	0	217
2022	103	0	4	57	27	0	20	0	211
2023	115	0	0	45	27	0	23	0	210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Fork Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	334	15.0	22.3	0
2003	334	15.0	22.3	0
2004	312	17.0	18.4	54.6
2005	305	16.0	19.1	59.9
2006	305	16.0	19.1	61.7
2007	1	16.0	0.1	0
2008	219	17.0	12.9	79.5
2009	287	15.0	17.9	62.7
2010	203	10.0	20.3	67.5
2011	188	n/a	n/a	67
2012	184	9.5	19.3	n/a
2013	276	11.0	25.0	68.8
2014	282	12.0	23.4	75.2
2015	276	12.0	23.0	72.8
2016	268	12.0	22.3	76.1
2017	258	12.0	21.5	78.3
2018	250	11.4	21.9	85.6
2019	254	10.1	25.1	83.5
2020	249	n/a	n/a	85.5
2021	217	10.0	21.7	97.7
2022	211	10.0	21.1	73
2023	210	9.8	21.3	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Fork Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	334	15.0	22.3	0
2003	334	15.0	22.3	0
2004	312	17.0	18.4	54.6
2005	305	16.0	19.1	59.9
2006	305	16.0	19.1	61.7
2007	1	16.0	0.1	0
2008	219	17.0	12.9	79.5
2009	287	15.0	17.9	62.7
2010	203	10.0	20.3	67.5
2011	188	n/a	n/a	67
2012	184	9.5	19.3	n/a
2013	276	11.0	25.0	68.8
2014	282	12.0	23.4	75.2
2015	276	12.0	23.0	72.8
2016	268	12.0	22.3	76.1
2017	258	12.0	21.5	78.3
2018	250	11.4	21.9	85.6
2019	254	10.1	25.1	83.5
2020	249	n/a	n/a	85.5
2021	217	10.0	21.7	97.7
2022	211	10.0	21.1	73
2023	210	9.8	21.3	76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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