- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanford, CA
Joseph M. Simas
Federal NCES profile for Joseph M. Simas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061647010816
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph M. Simas earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 16
- elementary schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph M. Simas has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M. Simas ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647010816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Joseph M. Simas held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061647010816 · Hanford, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 22.3:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students)
Joseph M. Simas held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph M. Simas 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
- This school
Joseph M. Simas
514 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
505 students
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
501 students
What this shows Joseph M. Simas reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph M. Simas compares
Joseph M. Simas 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 19.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Joseph M. Simas is more 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 Joseph M. Simas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph M. Simas'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
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
Jefferson Academy
Standard public school
501 students 27.8:1 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph M. Simas
How many students attend Joseph M. Simas?
Joseph M. Simas has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Simas?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Simas is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph M. Simas?
57.5% of students at Joseph M. Simas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph M. Simas?
The largest demographic group at Joseph M. Simas is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph M. Simas?
Joseph M. Simas has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Joseph M. Simas rank among elementary schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M. Simas ranks #11 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 Joseph M. Simas, 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.