Kit Carson Elementary

www.kitcarsonschool.com

345 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kit Carson Elementary, located in Hanford, California, is the centerpiece of the Kit Carson Union School District. Serving a TK–8 student population, the school is situated in a rural setting that emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize academic growth, character development, and the personal success of every student as they transition from foundational elementary learning to the more rigorous middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kit Carson Elementary is committed to blending traditional academic excellence with modern educational practices. The school actively promotes parent and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative partnership. By maintaining a focus on small-school values while providing a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities and student services, the institution strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, well-rounded citizens ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.

345

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kit Carson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	234
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
234 (67.8%)
White
85 (24.6%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Kit Carson Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)582-2843
Website:	http://www.kitcarsonschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 52

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kit Carson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kit Carson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	53.9%
Male	159	46.1%

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