- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanford, CA
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061647005804
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #15 of 16
- elementary schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647005804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 061647005804 · Hanford, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 23.1:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Elementary (611 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
501 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary compares
Martin Luther King Jr. 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 6.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | 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 |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
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
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
81.0% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks #15 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Hanford Elementary also operates Monroe Elementary (611 students), John F. Kennedy Junior High (531 students), and Joseph M. Simas (514 students). See the Hanford Elementary district page for the complete list.