SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Fork Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Fork Union school district, located in Weldon, CA with about 245 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, South Fork Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

South Fork Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Weldon, California, serving the educational needs of the Kern River Valley community. Operating under the South Fork Union School District, the school is situated in a scenic, remote area, providing a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes close student-teacher relationships and a strong sense of community involvement.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. By leveraging its rural setting, South Fork Elementary often focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students receive individualized attention. Its curriculum aligns with state standards, and the school serves as a central hub for local families, working to prepare students for success as they transition to middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact South Fork Elementary at (760) 378-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283-9735
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SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Weldon, CA with about 245 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
South Fork Union
Total Students:
245
Teachers:
11.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
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 245 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.7%

Female
42.0%
Male
58.0%

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.