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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
English Language Arts5/10 · #3009 · 47th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3751 · 34th percentile
Science6/10 · #2600 · 54th percentile

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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.