Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

king.hanfordesd.org/

624 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located in Hanford, California, is a public school serving students within the Hanford Elementary School District. Dedicated to the legacy of its namesake, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational learning in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school prioritizes student engagement through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs. As part of the Hanford Elementary School District, the school utilizes district-approved curricula and resources designed to meet California state standards. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that students feel safe and encouraged, promoting values of respect and leadership that align with the school's commitment to excellence and equality.

624

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	521
Black	20
Asian	22
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Hispanic
521 (83.5%)
White
42 (6.7%)
Asian
22 (3.5%)
Black
20 (3.2%)
Two or More
16 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)585-3715
Website:	http://king.hanfordesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 104

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 88