South Fork Elementary

South Fork Union
5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283
348 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
348
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (62.9%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (24.7%)
  • Two or More
    36 (10.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: South Fork Union
Phone: (760)378-4000
Website: http://www.southforkschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio