Excellent
#1105 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Kings River-hardwick Elementary
Elementary School · Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10300 Excelsior Ave., Hanford, CA 93230
- Math 61% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kings River-hardwick Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kings River-hardwick Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,558
Median home value
$321,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Laton Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kings River-hardwick Elementary is listed in Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kings River-hardwick Elementary
Kings River-hardwick Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanford, CA, part of Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary, serving approximately 850 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kings River-hardwick Elementary
What grades does Kings River-hardwick Elementary serve?
Kings River-hardwick Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kings River-hardwick Elementary?
Kings River-hardwick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings River-hardwick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings River-hardwick Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kings River-hardwick Elementary rank in CA?
Kings River-hardwick Elementary ranks #1,105 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kings River-hardwick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kings River-hardwick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kings River-hardwick Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings River-hardwick Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kings River-hardwick Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Kings River-hardwick Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kings River-hardwick Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kings River-hardwick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings River-hardwick Elementary?
33.3% of students at Kings River-hardwick Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (559) 584-4475
- Area population (ZIP 93230)
- 69,130
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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