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#3786 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
South Fork Elementary
Elementary School · South Fork Union · Weldon, CA
A South Fork Union elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5225 Kelso Valley Rd., Weldon, CA 93283
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fork Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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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
$33,100
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$1,007/mo
College educated
6.7%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
35%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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South Fork Union
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fork Elementary is listed in South Fork Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fork Elementary
South Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in Weldon, CA, part of South Fork Union, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,786 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fork Elementary
What grades does South Fork Elementary serve?
South Fork Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Fork Elementary?
South Fork Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork 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 South Fork Elementary rank in CA?
South Fork Elementary ranks #3,786 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Fork Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 South Fork Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fork Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Fork Elementary a charter school?
No, South Fork Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fork Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Fork Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fork Elementary?
77.1% of students at South 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (760) 378-4000
- Area population (ZIP 93283)
- 2,129
- Area median age
- 57.4
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 93283; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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