Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Forks Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
416 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Forks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forks Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
n/a
9%

Hispanic
40%
26%

Black
1%
5%

White
46%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Forks Elementary School is ranked #1726 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Forks Elementary School?
416 students attend Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Forks Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forks Elementary School?
Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forks Elementary School offer ?
Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Forks Elementary School part of?
Forks Elementary School is part of Quillayute Valley School District.
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