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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

South Fork Elementary

South Fork Union · Kern County · 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283-9735

(760) 378-4000 · www.southforkschool.org

5/10
#3212
Rank 3212 out of 5,722
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3009 · 47th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3751 · 34th percentile
Science6/10 · #2600 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Fork Elementary sits in the small mountain community of Weldon, tucked into the southern Sierra Nevada along the Kern River Valley — a setting that's as scenic as it is remote. With a K-8 span, kids here grow up together in a tight-knit school environment that reflects the close community feel of the surrounding area, where outdoor life and a slower pace are part of everyday living. Families drawn to rural mountain living who value a small school where teachers know every student by name will find South Fork a natural fit.

Student Demographics

222 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
141 (64%)
Hispanic
54 (24%)
Multiple Races
14 (6%)
American Indian
5 (2%)
Other
8 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged173 (78%)
Students with Disabilities41 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

348
Enrollment
17.9
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5897 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.