Enrollment
227
Elementary
DISTRICT 256 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHAWANAKEE UNIFIED·NCES 060011609296
North Fork Elementary
33087 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643 · (559) 877-2215 · Madera County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL227 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
181 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 18 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 20 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 32 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (32) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (32).
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
44.2%
CA avg 49.1% . +13.2pp since 2014
Math
31.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +9.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 13 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.7% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Math | 13.2% | 17.8% | 32.6% | 36.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| 2023-24 | 32.0% | 22.1% |
| 2022-23 | 34.1% | 17.8% |
| 2021-22 | 26.1% | 17.9% |
| 2018-19 | 32.1% | 23.6% |
| 2017-18 | 34.4% | 26.1% |
| 2016-17 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| 2015-16 | 27.0% | 29.0% |
| 2014-15 | 31.0% | 22.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like North Fork Elementary
North Fork Elementary's state test result (31.6% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Elementary this school | 227 | 79.7% | 31.6% |
| Anderson Heights Elementary Anderson | 261 | 76.2% | 25.7% |
| Bess Maxwell Elementary Crescent City | 217 | 86.2% | 13.5% |
| Laytonville Elementary Laytonville | 217 | 74.7% | 19.8% |
| Pine Grove Elementary Crescent City | 265 | 83.4% | 17.6% |
| Arcata Elementary Arcata | 240 | 78.8% | 30.2% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Fork Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Madera County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.6% | #3,322 of 5,151 | #13 of 30 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #3,128 of 5,172 ▲ 810 | #10 of 30 ▲ 11 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.2% | #2,527 of 5,172 ▲ 1,027 | #7 of 30 ▲ 11 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +15.6pp | #156 of 5,116 | #1 of 30 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 227 | #5,231 of 5,915 | #30 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.4:1 | #667 of 5,352 | #8 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.4% | #835 of 5,354 | #1 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.7% | #2,209 of 5,625 | #21 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #2,782 of 3,837 | #13 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
227
+10 (+5%) vs 2020
+21% since 2010-11, when it was 188
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 21.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 227 | 11.7 | 19.4:1 | 80% (181) |
| 2023-24 | 208 | 10.9 | 19.1:1 | 76% (158) |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 9.8 | 21.3:1 | 76% (160) |
| 2020-21 | 217 | 10 | 21.7:1 | 98% (212) |
| 2017-18 | 250 | 11.4 | 21.9:1 | 86% (214) |
| 2015-16 | 268 | 12 | 22.3:1 | 76% (204) |
| 2010-11 | 188 | N/A | N/A | 67% (126) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Fork Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (250 to 227); teachers up 3% (11.4 to 11.7).
About North Fork Elementary
North Fork Elementary, a small elementary school, is located in North Fork, California. Enrollment is 227 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten through 8. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 51% smaller than average.
The 8 schools of Chawanakee Unified, including North Fork Elementary, enroll 1,407 students.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at North Fork Elementary, at 48%. The rest of enrollment is 21% Hispanic, 15% Native American, and 15% multiracial. Among all residents of Madera County, the White share is about 38%. North Fork Elementary's diversity index is 68%, against a US figure of 70%.
North Fork Elementary operates with 11.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 19.4:1. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 19.4:1 here. North Fork Elementary reports 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 81% average for public schools in Madera County.
Compared with California schools that have similar shares of low-income students, North Fork Elementary's results are 1.3 points below predicted: 31.6% against 32.8%.
Census Bureau estimates for Madera County show that the median household income is $76,627, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. North Fork Elementary is one of 81 public schools in the county.
Nearest public school: Mountain Oaks High, about 0.2 miles away. Within ten miles are 2 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, North Fork Elementary ranks 1st of 4 on average proficiency.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment climbed 5% from its 2020-21 level of 217. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.7:1 in 2020-21 to 19.4:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at North Fork Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Madera County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,940
Census ACS
Median income
$76,627
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
32,251 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chawanakee Unified
- Hillside ElementaryElementary · 310 students
- Minarets HighHigh · 265 students
- Spring Valley ElementaryElementary · 230 students
- Chawanakee Academy CharterCombined · 187 students
- Minarets Charter HighHigh · 165 students
- Mountain Oaks HighHigh · 13 students
Other North Fork Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named North Fork Elementary. North Fork Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- North Fork Elementary SchoolWoodland, WA · 473 students
- NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORT LAUDERDALE, FL · 403 students
- North Fork Elementary SchoolCircleville, WV · 103 students
Nearby schools
- Mountain Oaks High0.2 mi · 13
- Ahwahnee High9.8 mi · 35
- Evergreen High10.1 mi · 46
- Yosemite Falls Education Center10.1 mi · 25
- Yosemite High10.1 mi · 542
- Oak Creek Intermediate10.5 mi · 187
Frequently asked questions
About North Fork ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at North Fork Elementary?
North Fork Elementary enrolls approximately 227 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does North Fork Elementary serve?
North Fork Elementary serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does North Fork Elementary have?
North Fork Elementary employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.
How diverse is North Fork Elementary?
North Fork Elementary reports a student body of 48% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is North Fork Elementary in?
North Fork Elementary is part of Chawanakee Unified.
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