Jefferson Academy

jefferson.hanfordesd.org/

501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Charter Academy, located in Hanford, California, is a public charter school operating under the Hanford Elementary School District. Serving students in grades 4 through 8, the academy is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing well-rounded students through a structured, rigorous curriculum. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for its student body while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal responsibility and intellectual growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Jefferson Charter Academy emphasizes the integration of technology and the cultivation of strong character traits. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused educational philosophy, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education, ensuring that students are adequately prepared for the challenges of secondary learning. Its partnership with the broader Hanford Elementary School District allows it to provide specialized resources and extracurricular opportunities that support a diverse and engaged student population.

501

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	428
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	18

Hispanic
428 (85.4%)
White
48 (9.6%)
Two or More
18 (3.6%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hanford Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-3700
Website:	http://jefferson.hanfordesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 63