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North Fork Elementary
Elementary School · Chawanakee Unified · North Fork, CA
A Chawanakee Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33087 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643
- Math 22% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Fork Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Fork Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$67,612
Median home value
$339,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Chawanakee Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chawanakee Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Hillside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chawanakee Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Fork Elementary is listed in Chawanakee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Fork Elementary
North Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in North Fork, CA, part of Chawanakee Unified, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,062 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Fork Elementary
What grades does North Fork Elementary serve?
North Fork Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Fork Elementary?
North Fork Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Fork Elementary rank in CA?
North Fork Elementary ranks #9,062 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Fork Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 North Fork Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Fork Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Fork Elementary a charter school?
No, North Fork Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Fork Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Fork Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Fork Elementary?
76.0% of students at North Fork 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
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (559) 877-2215
- Area population (ZIP 93643)
- 2,778
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 61
Official sources & links
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 93643; 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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