Kit Carson Elementary School
Tel:
(559)582-2843
- Kit Carson Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Kit Carson Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kit Carson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6848 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 36% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kit Carson Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kit Carson Elementary School is Kings County Special Education (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mid Valley Alternative Charter (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mid Valley Alternative Charter (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanford Mid Valley Alternative Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 18 students
0.1 miles
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)583-1149 0.1 K-8 18 - Hanford John F. Kennedy Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 560 students
2.6 miles
1000 E. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559)585-3850 2.6 7-8 560 - Hanford Hamilton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 474 students
2.7 miles
1269 Leland Way
Hanford, CA 93232
(559)585-3820 2.7 K-6 474 - Hanford Kings County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 293 students
2.8 miles
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)589-7092 2.8 K-12 293 - Hanford Lee Richmond Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 467 students
2.8 miles
939 Katie Hammond St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559)585-3760 2.8 K-6 467
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