- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanford, CA
George Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061647009844
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 16
- elementary schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647009844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
George Washington Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 061647009844 · Hanford, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 23:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students)
George Washington Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
624 students
- Monroe Element
Monroe Elementary
611 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Junior High
531 students
- Joseph M. Sima
Joseph M. Simas
514 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
505 students
- This school
George Washington Elementary
460 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 15.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, George Washington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hanford Elementary reports $16,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Simas | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
Standard public school
860 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Frontier Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Joseph M. Simas
Standard public school
514 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary?
79.7% of students at George Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanford Elementary?
Besides George Washington Elementary, Hanford Elementary also operates Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students), Monroe Elementary (611 students), and John F. Kennedy Junior High (531 students). See the Hanford Elementary district page for the complete list.