Hanford Elementary School District
School District · Hanford, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Evaluating Hanford Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hanford Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Hanford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#304 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,020
$1,627 vs California median
District size
5,568 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Hanford Elementary ranks #304 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Hanford Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Academy (7.7/10), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (7.4/10), and Joseph M. Simas (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hanford Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hanford Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hanford Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Joseph M. Simas | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodrow Wilson Junior High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Monroe Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | John F. Kennedy Junior High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lee Richmond Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Roosevelt Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | George Washington Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Hamilton Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Hanford Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Academy, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hanford Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% 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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hanford Elementary with test data.
Schools in Hanford Elementary
12 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
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 6.4/10. 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?
Jefferson Academy is the highest-rated school in Hanford Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hanford Elementary?
Across schools in Hanford Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.7%
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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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