Summary:
Knights Ferry Elementary serves 106 students in grades K-8 as the sole school within the Knights Ferry Elementary district, representing a small, high-performing rural school environment.
Knights Ferry Elementary stands out for its strong academic results, particularly in English and Math where it significantly outpaces state averages, and for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate, which is less than half the state average. The school has shown impressive, consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years. Notably, student performance is strongest in the early grades, with 3rd graders achieving remarkable proficiency scores, though a slight dip in relative performance is seen by 5th grade, especially in science.
With a favorable student-teacher ratio and a relatively low percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school environment supports its academic success. The primary area for growth is in science education, where student proficiency currently lags behind the state average. Overall, Knights Ferry Elementary is a steadily improving school that excels in fostering strong attendance and foundational skills in reading and mathematics.
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