ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Kit Carson Union Elementary School District

9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230-8802
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 457 students in Kit Carson Union Elementary School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Kit Carson Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,496 Schools
# Students
457 Students
1,852,978 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
87,768 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kit Carson Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1366 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1372 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
32%
47%
15-19%
29%
(21-22)
20%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
65%
55%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
24%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,129 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,829 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,129
$19,978
Spending / Student
$12,829
$18,399

Best Kit Carson Union Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Recent Articles

Gifted & Talented Programs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Gifted & Talented Programs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Explore opportunities and controversies in gifted & talented programs—equity, outcomes, and models shaping public education in 2025.
Evaluating STEM in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools: A Parent & District Guide
Evaluating STEM in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools: A Parent & District Guide
A guide to evaluating STEM programs in public school districts—metrics, best practices, equity, and 2025 trends for parents and community stakeholders.
Special Education in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools: Understanding IEPs & Services
Special Education in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools: Understanding IEPs & Services
What parents need to know about IEPs, services, rights, and how to get the best support in public schools in 2025.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links