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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,568 students in Hanford Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hanford Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,568 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Hanford Elementary School District, which is ranked #861 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
28 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
97 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,347 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
56%
# Black Students
221 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
656 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
774
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
618
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
559
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
601
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
609
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
588
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
601
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
616
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,752 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,416
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,752
$18,396
Best Hanford Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1264 Middleton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph M. Simas
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Monroe Dr.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Hume Ave.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 West Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 East Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1269 Leland Way
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2245 North Fairmont
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
870 Davis St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #1111.
Lee Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 South Harris St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanford Elementary School District?
Hanford Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,568 students.
What is the rank of Hanford Elementary School District?
Hanford Elementary School District is ranked #861 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
78% of Hanford Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 $15,752 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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