School Overview
Kings County Special Education, located in Hanford, California, serves as a specialized educational division under the Kings County Office of Education. The department is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized instruction and support services to students with disabilities across the county. By fostering inclusive and adaptive learning environments, the program aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their unique learning challenges, has the opportunity to achieve academic and personal growth through targeted intervention and specialized curriculum.

The organization works in close collaboration with local school districts, families, and community partners to provide a comprehensive continuum of services, ranging from early intervention programs to specialized transition services for older students. With a focus on the specific needs of each child—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support—the staff at the Katie Hammond Lane facility strives to empower students to reach their full potential. Their work is grounded in the belief that every student deserves an equitable educational experience tailored to their personal developmental goals.
393
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings County Special Education
Demographic Student Count
White59
Hispanic277
Black20
Asian15
Two or More11
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    277 (70.5%)
  • White
    59 (15.0%)
  • Black
    20 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    15 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Kings County Office of Education
Phone: (559)584-1441
Website: http://www.kingscoe.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kings County Special Education
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten78
Grade 137
Grade 242
Grade 318
Grade 420
Grade 516
Grade 618
Grade 716
Grade 822
Grade 914
Grade 1024
Grade 1120
Grade 1268
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kings County Special Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11429%
Male27971%