Enrollment
227
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Fork Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Fork Elementary
North Fork Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in North Fork, California, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 690 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #670, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chawanakee Unified spends $13,012 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Chawanakee Unified also operates Hillside Elementary (310 students) and Minarets High (265 students) alongside North Fork Elementary.
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 North Fork Elementary compares
North Fork Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chawanakee Unified, which includes North Fork Elementary.
$13,012
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 56.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Fork Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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