About This School
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School is located in Hanford, CA and is in Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary School District. It is a charter school that serves 678 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had an API growth score of 843 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's 2011 base score was 806 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had an API growth score of 843 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's 2011 base score was 806 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary District Spending
$8,386Per Pupil
The Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary spends $8,386 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford Christian School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Conejo Middle School 3.4 miles |  |
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| Laton Elementary School 3.4 miles |  |
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| George Washington Elementary School 3.4 miles | |
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| Monroe Elementary School 3.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School10300 Excelsior Ave
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
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Learn More »Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 678
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had 35% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
63%
Hispanic
32%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Black
2%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School
5
This small counrty school is by far the best in Kings County. With active administration and teachers, our children get an exellent eduction. Like many schools they follow the pillars of character and reward those students who achieve thier goals. Overall, we are very pleased with KRH
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 9, 2008
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