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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Hanford Elementary · Kings County · 820 Hume Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230-6309

(559) 585-3715 · king.hanfordesd.org/

8/10
#1605
Rank 1605 out of 5,722
Top 28%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1401 · 76th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1732 · 70th percentile
Science7/10 · #1910 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hanford is a Central Valley city with a tight-knit, agriculture-rooted community where schools tend to feel like a real part of the neighborhood — and MLK Elementary fits that mold well. Sitting in the top quarter of California elementary schools, it offers solid academics across the board, with English scores particularly standing out for families prioritizing literacy foundations. It's a good fit for parents who want a dependable neighborhood school with strong fundamentals in a city where the cost of living stays reasonable and the pace of life feels grounded.

Student Demographics

343 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
292 (85%)
White
20 (6%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Asian
8 (2%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners117 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged272 (79%)
Students with Disabilities47 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

624
Enrollment
28.7
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.2
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 · #5897 · 1st percentile

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