Enrollment
368
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forks Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forks Elementary School
Forks Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Forks, Washington, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Forks's elementary schools, it stands alongside Forks Middle School (237 students): Forks Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.3:1).
Quillayute Valley School District also operates Insight School of Washington (2,841 students) and Forks High School (264 students) alongside Forks Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forks Elementary School compares
Forks Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quillayute Valley School District, which includes Forks Elementary School.
$16,351
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.6%
State 88.6%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,841
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forks Elementary School a good school?
Forks Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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