Kings River-Hardwick Elementary

www.kingsriverhardwick.com

Charter School 860 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kings River-Hardwick (KRH) Elementary is a small, rural K-8 public school located in Hanford, California, serving a close-knit community in Kings County. The school is known for its distinct "country school" atmosphere, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused learning environment, KRH prioritizes individualized student attention and character development alongside rigorous academic standards.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive, family-oriented culture that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Beyond its core curriculum, Kings River-Hardwick integrates technology into the classroom and offers various extracurricular opportunities to encourage well-rounded growth. With its long-standing history and reputation for academic consistency, the school serves as a central hub for its surrounding agricultural community, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience in a safe and nurturing setting.

860

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	386
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
416 (48.4%)
Hispanic
386 (44.9%)
Two or More
42 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)584-4475
Website:	http://www.kingsriverhardwick.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 144

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 89