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7.4 avg / 10

Hanford Elementary School District

School District · Hanford, California

Students: 5,568
Teachers (FTE): 250

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

12

10 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,020

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#86 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,020

$1,627 vs California median

District size

5,568 students

Larger than California median

About Hanford Elementary

Hanford Elementary is a Hanford, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,568 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1. The district invests $16,020 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Hanford Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Hanford Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Hanford Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.3%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hanford Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Hanford
Total Enrollment
5,568
Teachers (FTE)
250
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hanford Elementary?

Hanford Elementary has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hanford Elementary?

The average composite rating for Hanford Elementary is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hanford Elementary?

Hanford Elementary spends $16,020 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hanford Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hanford Elementary is 22.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hanford Elementary?

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hanford Elementary with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Hanford Elementary?

Across schools in Hanford Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hanford Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Hanford Elementary has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
42.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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