KNIGHTS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Knights Ferry Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knights Ferry Elementary school district, located in Knights Ferry, CA with about 144 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Knights Ferry Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Knights Ferry Elementary, located in the historic gold-rush community of Knights Ferry, California, is a unique, small-scale school that serves as a cornerstone of its rural community. As a single-school district, it maintains a close-knit atmosphere where the focus is on individualized attention and a strong sense of tradition. Because of its remote and scenic location along the Stanislaus River, the school often incorporates its natural surroundings into the learning experience, fostering a deep connection between the students and their historic town.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate class sizes and a dedicated faculty that emphasizes academic excellence within a supportive, family-like environment. By blending traditional instructional methods with a community-centered approach, Knights Ferry Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success while preserving the character of the small, local community it serves. It functions as more than just an educational facility; it is a vital hub where parents, students, and educators work together to maintain a high standard of personalized education.

For more information, contact Knights Ferry Elementary at (209) 881-3382 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12726 Dent St.
Knights Ferry, CA 95361-2040
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KNIGHTS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Knights Ferry, CA with about 144 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
144
Teachers:
6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 144 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KNIGHTS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Two or more races
9.0%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.