- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanford, CA
Jefferson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061647002079
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #6 of 16
- elementary schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jefferson Academy held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061647002079 · Hanford, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 27.8:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students)
Jefferson Academy held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Academy 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
Jefferson Academy
501 students
What this shows Jefferson Academy reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Academy compares
Jefferson Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 9.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Jefferson Academy 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 Jefferson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Simas | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Academy'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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Academy
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Academy?
48.1% of students at Jefferson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Jefferson Academy rank among elementary schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #6 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 Jefferson Academy, 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.