South Fork Elementary
Weldon, CA · South Fork Union
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, remote
3,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
5225 Kelso Valley Rd., Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-4000Official website ↗NCES ID 063747006331Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Fork Elementary 3,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2015 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 234 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 340 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 64.4% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 24.4% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 8.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.6% | 2.1% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $208K in zip 93283 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is South Fork Elementary in?
South Fork Elementary is part of the South Fork Union district in Weldon, California.
Is South Fork Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Fork Elementary 3,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Fork Elementary?
White 64%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 9%, American Indian 2% (340 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Fork Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93283 is $208K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.