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Jefferson Academy

Hanford Elementary · Kings County · 1264 Middleton Street, Hanford, CA 93230-2827

(559) 585-3700 · jefferson.hanfordesd.org/

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8/10
#1174
Rank 1174 out of 5,722
Top 20%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1050 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1120 · 80th percentile
Science8/10 · #1580 · 72nd percentile

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School Overview

Jefferson Academy sits near the top of Hanford's public school options, drawing families who want strong academics without leaving the Central Valley's tight-knit, agricultural community behind. With solid scores in English and math across a K-8 span, it's a good fit for parents who like the continuity of keeping kids in one school through middle school. Hanford itself has a small-city feel — friendly, affordable, and rooted — making Jefferson a natural anchor for families putting down roots in Kings County.

Student Demographics

352 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
298 (85%)
White
38 (11%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners111 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged179 (51%)
Students with Disabilities27 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

501
Enrollment
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3960 · 35th percentile

39 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found