Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Fork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Fork Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Fork Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Fork Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Fork Elementary School's ranking?
South Fork Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are South Fork Elementary School often compared to?
South Fork Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harwood Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?
703 students attend South Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Fork Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Fork Elementary School offer ?
South Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Fork Elementary School part of?
South Fork Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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