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Kings River-Hardwick Elementary

Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary · Kings County · 10300 Excelsior Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230-9108

(559) 584-4475 · www.kingsriverhardwick.com

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9/10
#1079
Rank 1079 out of 5,722
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #906 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #844 · 85th percentile
Science7/10 · #1949 · 65th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural outskirts of Hanford in California's Central Valley, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is a small charter school that punches well above its weight academically, with strong English and math scores that put it ahead of the vast majority of California schools. As a K-8 program, it offers families the rare continuity of keeping kids in one close-knit community all the way through middle school — a big draw for families in the surrounding farmland communities who value stability and a tight classroom culture. If you're living out in the Kings County countryside and want a school that feels personal rather than institutional, this one is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

523 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
259 (50%)
Hispanic
230 (44%)
Multiple Races
22 (4%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged157 (30%)
Students with Disabilities44 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

860
Enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
23.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
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 Programs1/10 · #5744 · 5th percentile

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