Hanford Elementary Community Day

Summary:

Hanford Elementary Community Day is a small public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Hanford, California, with only 13 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.3. However, the school has faced significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates reaching as high as 71.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, and its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has been consistently well below the Hanford Elementary district and state averages.

Hanford Elementary Community Day's chronic absenteeism rates are more than three times the rate of the next highest school, Roosevelt Elementary, at 20.9%. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.33% of Hanford Elementary Community Day students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 45.09% at George Washington Elementary and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, 0% of Hanford Elementary Community Day students were proficient or better, compared to 37.68% at George Washington Elementary and 35.54% statewide.

The data suggests that Hanford Elementary Community Day may require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to the high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance, which could include strategies to improve student engagement, provide additional academic support, and address any social or emotional needs of the students. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of the school and its students.

Detail:

Public K-8

1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230-6300

(559) 585-3878

District: Hanford Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures: $64,301

Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

Number of students: 13

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.6%

African American:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hanford Elementary Community Day ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Hanford Elementary Community Day has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hanford Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.6%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanford Elementary Community Day is 4.3, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanford Elementary Community Day is $64,301, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanford Elementary Community Day:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanford Elementary Community Day 2750^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hanford Elementary Community Day in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Hanford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanford Elementary 750^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hanford Elementary Community Day

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Rank History for all students at Hanford Elementary Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2016	2.97	2484^th	2497	0.5%
2019	4.26	2701^st	2715	0.5%
2023	14.25	2547^th	2802	9.1%
2024	5.75	2750^th	2777	1.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanford Elementary Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	4.32	2357^th	2369	0.5%
2023	17.17	2290^th	2549	10.2%
2024	6.21	2556^th	2575	0.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Hanford Elementary Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.51	2402^nd	2407	0.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanford Elementary Community Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	4.02	2207^th	2213	0.3%
2023	18.93	2070^th	2391	13.4%
2024	5.70	2370^th	2383	0.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hanford Elementary Community Day

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	7	3	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2003	7	3	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2004	7	5	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	22
2005	6	6	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	33
2006	6	8	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2007	3	5	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	1	25
2008	3	5	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	20
2009	3	7	0	17	0	0	0	0	27
2010	6	6	0	15	0	0	0	0	27
2011	7	2	0	15	0	0	0	0	24
2012	1	3	0	9	0	0	0	0	13
2013	2	2	0	10	0	0	0	0	14
2014	5	6	0	13	1	0	2	0	27
2015	2	4	0	9	1	0	0	0	16
2016	2	1	0	13	1	0	2	0	19
2017	3	3	0	14	1	0	1	0	22
2018	3	1	0	10	0	0	2	0	16
2019	1	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	10
2020	2	3	0	7	0	0	1	0	13
2021	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2
2022	2	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	7
2023	3	0	0	9	0	0	1	0	13
2024	0	2	0	11	0	0	0	0	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hanford Elementary Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2003	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2004	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2005	33	2.0	16.5	90.9
2006	25	2.0	12.5	88
2007	25	2.0	12.5	91.7
2008	20	2.5	8.0	85
2009	27	2.0	13.5	88.9
2010	27	2.0	13.5	88.9
2011	24	n/a	n/a	87.5
2012	13	2.5	5.2	76.9
2013	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2014	27	3.0	9.0	88.9
2015	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2016	19	3.0	6.3	84.2
2017	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2018	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2019	10	3.0	3.3	70
2020	13	n/a	n/a	76.9
2021	2	1.0	2.0	n/a
2022	7	2.0	3.5	n/a
2023	13	3.0	4.3	76.9
2024	13	3.0	4.3	76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hanford Elementary Community Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2003	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2004	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2005	33	2.0	16.5	90.9
2006	25	2.0	12.5	88
2007	25	2.0	12.5	91.7
2008	20	2.5	8.0	85
2009	27	2.0	13.5	88.9
2010	27	2.0	13.5	88.9
2011	24	n/a	n/a	87.5
2012	13	2.5	5.2	76.9
2013	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2014	27	3.0	9.0	88.9
2015	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2016	19	3.0	6.3	84.2
2017	22	3.0	7.3	86.4
2018	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2019	10	3.0	3.3	70
2020	13	n/a	n/a	76.9
2021	2	1.0	2.0	n/a
2022	7	2.0	3.5	n/a
2023	13	3.0	4.3	76.9
2024	13	3.0	4.3	76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanford Elementary Community Day

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$64,301

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanford Elementary Community Day

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2701^st of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2547^th of 2802 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary Community Day)	0	22.2	22.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)	45	42.8	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary Community Day)	0	6.7	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)	37.3	32.5	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Hanford Elementary Community Day)	0	7.7	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Hanford Elementary)	20	21.9	1.9%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	10	13	30%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	76.9%	6.9%

Schools Near Hanford Elementary Community Day

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Hanford Elementary Community Day	Public	K-8	1412 Dawn Ln.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3878	13	3	4.3	76.9%	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	11 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0	0.0						5.9	3.3						0.0	0.0						$64,301
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary	Public	K-6	820 Hume Ave.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3715	665	28	23.7	83.3%	39 (5.9%)	16 (2.4%)	568 (85.4%)	20 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.0%)	68.4	1663^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	71.6%		58.6	2108^th of 5874 public elementary schools	64.1%	445	31.8		31.8	60.9	55.1	52.3	60.3			57.0	57.5	51.7	38.6	42.5			47.8						$9,895
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-6	870 Davis St.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3775	461	20	23.0	93.7%	29 (6.3%)	21 (4.6%)	392 (85.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	40.4	3150^th of 5862 public elementary schools	46.3%		37.2	3337^th of 5874 public elementary schools	43.2%	187	21.9		21.9	34.9	34.8	54.7	28.2			37.8	43.9	29.0	40.6	23.9			34.1	91.7	95.8		93.1		$10,599
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	832 South Harris St.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3730	373	18	20.7	95.7%	16 (4.3%)	25 (6.7%)	313 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	23.5	4527^th of 5862 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.9	4465^th of 5874 public elementary schools	24.0%	62	9.8		9.8	20.5	29.5	27.5	25.5			26.3	25.6	39.3	9.8	21.3			24.8						$11,727
Jefferson Academy	Public	K-8	1264 Middleton St.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3700	492	18	27.3	51.4%	54 (11.0%)	5 (1.0%)	416 (84.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	82	1072^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	81.7%		68.9	1623^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	72.4%	551	45.6	47.3	46.4	68.8	53.5	61.4	70.8	74.2	74.6	67.3	68.8	53.5	64.9	50.8	53.2	65.5	58.8						$9,417
Lee Richmond Elementary	Public	K-6	939 Katie Hammond St.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3760	412	19	21.6	92.5%	32 (7.8%)	11 (2.7%)	349 (84.7%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	40.9	3129^th of 5862 public elementary schools	46.6%		40.4	3100^th of 5874 public elementary schools	47.2%	29	12.7		12.7	45.0	43.2	30.9	43.1			40.6	43.3	38.6	18.2	32.3			33.0	96.8			96.8		$10,202
Joseph M. Simas	Public	K-6	1875 Fitzgerald	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3790	511	23	22.2	60.1%	100 (19.6%)	23 (4.5%)	325 (63.6%)	30 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.5%)	68.5	1659^th of 5862 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.4	1561^st of 5874 public elementary schools	73.4%	98	30.6		30.6	63.4	55.1	48.2	60.9			56.4	73.2	43.5	37.7	51.6			50.9						$10,653
Armona Elementary	Public	K-4	14045 Pimo St.	Armona	93202	Kings County	Armona Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 583-5010	541	27	20.0	87.8%	33 (6.1%)	18 (3.3%)	457 (84.5%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.9%)	43.7	2941^st of 5862 public elementary schools	49.8%		39.8	3149^th of 5874 public elementary schools	46.4%	208				34.4	46.2					40.7	38.2	35.6					36.8	94.0		96.6	95.7	96.6
Monroe Elementary	Public	K-6	300 Monroe Dr.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Hanford Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-3745	621	28	22.1	79.4%	117 (18.8%)	28 (4.5%)	438 (70.5%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.2%)	63.2	1914^th of 5862 public elementary schools	67.3%		61.6	1983^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	66.2%	69	34.9		34.9	44.1	43.1	60.5	59.2			51.5	45.5	36.6	57.0	44.7			46.4	96.0			97.0		$10,433
Frontier Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1854 North Mustang Dr.	Hanford	93230	Kings County	Pioneer Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 585-2430	577	23	25.0	42.8%	161 (27.9%)	15 (2.6%)	323 (56.0%)	31 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.3%)	67.4	1705^th of 5862 public elementary schools	70.9%		69.5	1604^th of 5874 public elementary schools	72.7%	101	42.2		42.2	46.2	60.7	61.1				56.3	54.4	48.2	34.4				45.9						$6,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanford Elementary Community Day

How many students attend Hanford Elementary Community Day?

In the 2023-24 school year, 13 students attended Hanford Elementary Community Day.

What is the racial makeup of Hanford Elementary Community Day?

Students at Hanford Elementary Community Day are 85% Hispanic, 15% African American.

What district is Hanford Elementary Community Day in?

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