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Forest Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2023)

252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
Forest Ranch Elementary School serves 528 students in grades 5-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Forest Ranch Elementary School?
528 students attend Forest Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Forest Ranch Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Ranch Elementary School?
Forest Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Forest Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Forest Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Forest Ranch Elementary School part of?
Forest Ranch Elementary School is part of Burton Elementary School District.

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