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Forks Elementary School

Elementary School · Quillayute Valley School District · Forks, WA

A Quillayute Valley School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

301 South Elderberry Ave, Forks, WA 98331

  • Math 35% vs WA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$18,540
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Forks Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 SBA)
School
State
47%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Forks Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average557/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$48,313

Median home value

$194,700

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
District Run Home SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.3 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Quillayute Valley School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Forks Elementary School is listed in Quillayute Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Forks Elementary School

Forks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forks, WA, part of Quillayute Valley School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,244 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forks Elementary School

What grades does Forks Elementary School serve?

Forks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Forks Elementary School?

Forks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forks Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forks Elementary School rank in WA?

Forks Elementary School ranks #1,244 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Forks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Forks Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forks Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Forks Elementary School a charter school?

No, Forks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Forks Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Forks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forks Elementary School?

64.9% of students at Forks Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clallam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 98331)
5,526
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
43.1
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98331; 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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