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Hanford Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,546 students in Hanford Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hanford Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
5,546 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Hanford Elementary School District, which is ranked #743 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#715 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
33 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,272 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
56%
# Black Students
241 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
724 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
702
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
555
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
607
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
587
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
634
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
631
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
588
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
652
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,814 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,481
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,814
$18,241
Best Hanford Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1264 Midton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph M. Simas
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Monroe Dr.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Hume Ave.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1269 Leland Way
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
870 Davis St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N. Fairmont
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #1010.
Lee Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
939 Katie Hammond St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3760
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3760
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
832 S. Harris St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanford Elementary School District?
Hanford Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,546 students.
What is the rank of Hanford Elementary School District?
Hanford Elementary School District is ranked #743 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford Elementary School District?
77% of Hanford Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanford Elementary School District?
Hanford Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hanford Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,814 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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