- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Fork, CA
North Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060011609296
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
North Fork Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chawanakee Unified · California
NCES ID 060011609296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Fork Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060011609296 · North Fork, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 25.2:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillside Elementary (310 students)
North Fork Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Fork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary
310 students
- Minarets High
Minarets High
265 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
230 students
- This school
North Fork Elementary
227 students
- Chawanakee Aca
Chawanakee Academy Charter
187 students
- Minarets Chart
Minarets Charter High
165 students
What this shows North Fork Elementary reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fork Elementary compares
North Fork Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.4%
Two or More 14.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, North Fork Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chawanakee Unified reports $16,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Fork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minarets High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chawanakee Academy Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minarets Charter High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Fork Elementary
How many students attend North Fork Elementary?
North Fork Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Fork, CA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fork Elementary?
71.0% of students at North Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Fork Elementary is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in North Fork, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork Elementary?
North Fork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Chawanakee Unified?
Besides North Fork Elementary, Chawanakee Unified also operates Hillside Elementary (310 students), Minarets High (265 students), and Spring Valley Elementary (230 students). See the Chawanakee Unified district page for the complete list.