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Joseph M. Simas

Hanford Elementary · Kings County · 1875 Fitzgerald, Hanford, CA 93230-7906

(559) 585-3790 · simas.hanfordesd.org/

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7/10
#1881
Rank 1881 out of 5,722
Top 33%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1432 · 75th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1933 · 66th percentile
Science5/10 · #2847 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Simas Elementary sits in Hanford, a Central Valley city with a small-town feel and a tight-knit community that takes pride in its schools. With strong English scores and solid math performance, it's a good fit for families who want a dependable neighborhood school where kids are known by name rather than lost in the crowd. Hanford itself offers an affordable, quieter alternative to the broader Fresno metro, making it an appealing spot for families planting roots in the valley.

Student Demographics

278 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
171 (62%)
White
61 (22%)
Multiple Races
15 (5%)
Filipino
15 (5%)
African American
9 (3%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged165 (59%)
Students with Disabilities42 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

514
Enrollment
24.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
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 Programs3/10 · #4496 · 26th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found