- Enrollment
- 2,841
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forks, WA
Forks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530702001048
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forks Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Forks · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forks Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forks, WA.
School address
District: Quillayute Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530702001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Forks Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+22.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 530702001048 · Forks, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.7:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Washington (2,841 students)
Forks Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+22.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Forks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Insight School
Insight School of Washington
2,841 students
- This school 368
Forks Elementary School
368 students
- Forks High Sch 264
Forks High School
264 students
- Forks Middle S 237
Forks Middle School
237 students
- District Run H 42
District Run Home School
42 students
- Insight School 8
Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program
8 students
What this shows Forks Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forks Elementary School compares
Forks Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Forks Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Quillayute Valley School District reports $18,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forks High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forks Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| District Run Home School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Forks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Forks
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forks Elementary School
How many students attend Forks Elementary School?
Forks Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forks, WA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forks Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forks Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Forks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forks Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Forks, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forks Elementary School?
Forks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forks Elementary School rank among public schools in Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Forks Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forks, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Quillayute Valley School District?
Besides Forks Elementary School, Quillayute Valley School District also operates Insight School of Washington (2,841 students), Forks High School (264 students), and Forks Middle School (237 students). See the Quillayute Valley School District district page for the complete list.