North Fork Elementary

Chawanakee Unified
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
227 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
North Fork Elementary School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County, serves as a vital educational hub for the mountain community of North Fork, California. As part of the Chawanakee Unified School District, the school provides a foundational education focused on fostering academic growth and character development for elementary-aged students. Its rural setting allows for a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff often work closely with families to support student success within a personalized, community-oriented atmosphere.

The school emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional academic standards with the unique cultural and historical identity of the North Fork region. By leveraging its connection to the larger Chawanakee district, North Fork Elementary offers students access to essential educational resources and technological tools designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central anchor, committed to maintaining high expectations for students while cultivating a supportive and safe campus culture.
227
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    108 (47.6%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (21.1%)
  • American Indian
    35 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    33 (14.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3%)
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: Chawanakee Unified
Phone: (559)877-2215
Website: http://www.chawanakee.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 160
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 32
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio