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#6231 of 9,539 schools in CA
Knights Ferry Elementary
Elementary School · Knights Ferry Elementary · Knights Ferry, CA
An elementary school in Knights Ferry, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 840, Knights Ferry, CA 95361
- Math 38% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knights Ferry Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knights Ferry Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,381
Median home value
$479,900
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Knights Ferry Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knights Ferry Elementary is listed in Knights Ferry Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knights Ferry Elementary
Knights Ferry Elementary is a public elementary school in Knights Ferry, CA, part of Knights Ferry Elementary, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,231 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knights Ferry Elementary
What grades does Knights Ferry Elementary serve?
Knights Ferry Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Knights Ferry Elementary?
Knights Ferry Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knights Ferry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Knights Ferry Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knights Ferry Elementary rank in CA?
Knights Ferry Elementary ranks #6,231 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Knights Ferry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Knights Ferry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Knights Ferry Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knights Ferry Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Knights Ferry Elementary a charter school?
No, Knights Ferry Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knights Ferry Elementary a Title I school?
No, Knights Ferry Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knights Ferry Elementary?
20.2% of students at Knights Ferry Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (209) 881-3382
- Area population (ZIP 95361)
- 35,024
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95361; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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