- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanford, CA
Lee Richmond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lee Richmond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061647002082
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Richmond Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 16
- elementary schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Richmond Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Richmond Elementary ranks #8 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647002082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lee Richmond Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 061647002082 · Hanford, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 21.2:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students)
Lee Richmond Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lee Richmond 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
Lee Richmond Elementary
402 students
What this shows Lee Richmond Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Richmond Elementary compares
Lee Richmond Elementary 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.0%
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 402 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: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
White 8.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Lee Richmond 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 Lee Richmond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Simas | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Richmond 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Richmond Elementary
How many students attend Lee Richmond Elementary?
Lee Richmond Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Richmond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Richmond Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee Richmond Elementary?
90.6% of students at Lee Richmond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Richmond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lee Richmond Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Richmond Elementary?
Lee Richmond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Lee Richmond Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Richmond Elementary ranks #8 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 Lee Richmond 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.