6.0avg / 10

Kit Carson Union Elementary School District

School District · Hanford, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 457

Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem

Enrollment

457

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem

Enrollment

457

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#402 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,138

$2,509 vs California median

District size

457 students

Smaller than California median

Top-Rated Schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Mid Valley Alternative Charter	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	73
2	Kit Carson Elementary	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	384

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About Kit Carson Union Elementary

Kit Carson Union Elementary is a Hanford, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 457 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. District-level spending was $15,138 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Kit Carson Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mid Valley Alternative Charter, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Kit Carson Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools.

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Schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency37.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary with test data.

Schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary

2 schools

Elementary Schools2

Mid Valley Alternative Charter

737.0

Kit Carson Elementary

3845.1

District Details

State: California
City: Hanford
Total Enrollment: 457
Teachers (FTE): 24
District spending per student: $15,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kit Carson Union Elementary?

Kit Carson Union Elementary has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kit Carson Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Kit Carson Union Elementary is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Kit Carson Union Elementary?

Kit Carson Union Elementary's district-level spending was $15,138 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kit Carson Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kit Carson Union Elementary is 19:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kit Carson Union Elementary?

Mid Valley Alternative Charter is the highest-rated school in Kit Carson Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Kit Carson Union Elementary?

Across schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.0/10
Math Proficiency: 23.9%
ELA Proficiency: 37.6%

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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.