Enrollment
473
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland, WA
North Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531005003715
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Woodland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fork Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA.
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
NCES ID 531005003715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Fork Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Fork Elementary School
North Fork Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodland, Washington, enrolling 473 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 473 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #231.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Woodland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Woodland Middle School (739 students): North Fork Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.9:1).
Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students) and Woodland High School (667 students) alongside North Fork 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 North Fork Elementary School compares
North Fork 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$17,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, North Fork Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland School District, which includes North Fork Elementary School.
$17,701
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fork Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodland
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Fork Elementary School
How many students attend North Fork Elementary School?
North Fork Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 North Fork Elementary School?
24.7% of students at North Fork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Fork Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Woodland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork Elementary School?
North Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Fork Elementary School rank among public schools in Woodland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Woodland, 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 Woodland on the city page.
Is North Fork Elementary School a good school?
North Fork Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Woodland School District?
Besides North Fork Elementary School, Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students), Woodland High School (667 students), and Columbia Elementary School (365 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.
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