Is Kit Carson Elementary a good school?

Kit Carson Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.5% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Kit Carson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kit Carson Elementary?

Students at Kit Carson Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 25% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Kit Carson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kit Carson Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Hanford High

Kit Carson Elementary

Summary:

Kit Carson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hanford, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Kit Carson Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1146 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kit Carson Elementary is struggling with several key challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.0% in 2017-2018 to 20.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 29.92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.47% in Mathematics, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, within the Hanford Elementary School District, there are several schools that outperform Kit Carson Elementary in terms of test scores and other key metrics, such as Jefferson Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary. Additionally, the Mid Valley Alternative Charter, which is located on the same campus as Kit Carson Elementary, has lower chronic absenteeism rates but mixed test score performance. The overall trend at Kit Carson Elementary is one of declining performance over time, which is concerning and suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying issues.

Detail:

Public K-8

9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230-8802

(559) 582-2843

District: Kit Carson Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5130^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Kit Carson Elementary usually attend:

High:

Hanford High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.9%

White:

25.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kit Carson Elementary ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Kit Carson Elementary ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.9%), White (25%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kit Carson Elementary is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Kit Carson Elementary employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kit Carson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kit Carson Elementary 5130^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Kit Carson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Kit Carson Elementary 1757^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Kit Carson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kit Carson Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kit Carson Union Elementary 1146^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kit Carson Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	53.10	2001^st	4809	58.4%
2005	50.50	2174^th	4822	54.9%
2006	46.99	2325^th	4818	51.7%
2007	30.40	3547^th	5113	30.6%
2008	36.95	3138^th	5113	38.6%
2009	56.48	2099^th	5193	59.6%
2010	32.24	3678^th	5314	30.8%
2011	54.67	2316^th	5377	56.9%
2012	35.48	3571^st	5390	33.7%
2013	38.46	3426^th	5530	38.0%
2015	13.68	5230^th	5611	6.8%
2016	15.80	4976^th	5614	11.4%
2017	21.65	4545^th	5692	20.2%
2018	21.81	4528^th	5662	20.0%
2019	19.42	4851^st	5789	16.2%
2021	22.41	1104^th	1417	22.1%
2022	22.44	4609^th	5883	21.7%
2023	24.15	4439^th	5874	24.4%
2024	16.83	5130^th	5862	12.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.70	2647^th	3275	19.2%
2021	60.27	126^th	602	79.1%
2024	16.65	3147^th	3160	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.08	4049^th	5084	20.4%
2019	22.60	4382^nd	5173	15.3%
2021	30.74	805^th	1110	27.5%
2022	27.01	4081^st	5264	22.5%
2023	20.33	4688^th	5374	12.8%
2024	13.41	5237^th	5511	5.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.15	4075^th	5413	24.7%
2019	12.46	5175^th	5492	5.8%
2021	17.14	1120^th	1267	11.6%
2022	27.63	3966^th	5635	29.6%
2023	28.90	3879^th	5617	30.9%
2024	22.03	4504^th	5605	19.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.46	4619^th	5431	15.0%
2019	28.49	3894^th	5510	29.3%
2021	32.21	799^th	1272	37.2%
2022	17.96	4931^st	5663	12.9%
2023	19.35	4774^th	5650	15.5%
2024	13.07	5302^nd	5636	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.67	3707^th	4830	23.3%
2019	24.82	4043^rd	4963	18.5%
2022	25.26	4097^th	5084	19.4%
2023	24.71	4134^th	5098	18.9%
2024	18.84	4529^th	5102	11.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.28	2641^st	2737	3.5%
2019	9.30	2655^th	2834	6.3%
2022	17.80	2325^th	2726	14.7%
2023	21.91	2171^st	2662	18.4%
2024	10.29	2441^st	2647	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	55.35	675^th	1769	61.8%
2005	61.45	580^th	1777	67.4%
2006	57.60	676^th	1804	62.5%
2007	54.25	803^rd	1999	59.8%
2008	38.46	1200^th	2005	40.1%
2009	33.53	1375^th	2063	33.3%
2010	29.40	1593^rd	2179	26.9%
2011	34.49	1515^th	2236	32.2%
2012	35.35	1496^th	2259	33.8%
2013	43.51	1335^th	2379	43.9%
2015	35.71	1454^th	2477	41.3%
2016	42.52	1302^nd	2497	47.9%
2017	34.55	1543^rd	2508	38.5%
2018	38.24	1423^rd	2480	42.6%
2019	37.34	1540^th	2715	43.3%
2021	45.39	439^th	894	50.9%
2022	43.15	1365^th	2740	50.2%
2023	35.05	1628^th	2802	41.9%
2024	31.22	1757^th	2777	36.7%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.74	319^th	1540	79.3%
2024	26.58	1387^th	1477	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.82	1145^th	2230	48.7%
2019	46.46	1126^th	2369	52.5%
2021	60.09	216^th	721	70.0%
2022	36.78	1447^th	2458	41.1%
2023	36.75	1475^th	2549	42.1%
2024	32.18	1685^th	2575	34.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.12	1144^th	2262	49.4%
2019	33.57	1494^th	2380	37.2%
2021	29.02	522^nd	738	29.3%
2022	42.06	1276^th	2509	49.1%
2023	41.51	1297^th	2547	49.1%
2024	41.21	1301^st	2546	48.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.40	1615^th	2273	28.9%
2019	41.42	1267^th	2407	47.4%
2021	56.94	289^th	763	62.1%
2022	44.64	1196^th	2527	52.7%
2023	30.04	1662^nd	2558	35.0%
2024	18.99	2127^th	2547	16.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.94	996^th	2072	51.9%
2019	45.60	1074^th	2213	51.5%
2022	49.70	1010^th	2359	57.2%
2023	47.71	1048^th	2391	56.2%
2024	35.36	1446^th	2383	39.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kit Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	23.55	1185^th	1496	20.8%
2019	19.30	1316^th	1602	17.9%
2022	44.98	830^th	1555	46.6%
2023	21.89	1220^th	1552	21.4%
2024	25.30	1155^th	1535	24.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kit Carson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	310	1	2	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1989	302	9	2	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1990	298	10	2	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1991	283	3	0	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1992	277	5	0	121	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1993	289	5	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1994	279	11	1	139	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1995	237	13	2	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1996	237	13	2	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1997	241	10	3	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1998	245	18	3	166	2	n/a	n/a	0	434
1999	225	26	4	137	2	n/a	n/a	0	394
2000	222	10	5	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
2001	267	10	4	115	2	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	271	17	4	138	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
2003	271	17	4	138	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
2004	256	17	0	155	1	n/a	n/a	1	430
2005	224	11	5	178	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	212	9	5	181	0	n/a	n/a	1	408
2007	212	9	4	197	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2008	217	10	6	202	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2009	205	15	3	186	0	0	0	0	409
2010	181	8	5	231	0	0	6	0	431
2011	169	5	4	243	0	0	6	0	427
2012	160	4	4	230	0	0	6	0	404
2013	157	5	2	235	0	0	6	0	405
2014	147	6	6	232	0	0	4	0	395
2015	149	4	6	229	0	2	3	0	393
2016	131	5	7	224	0	0	3	0	370
2017	132	7	0	225	0	4	2	0	370
2018	136	5	0	234	0	4	6	0	385
2019	130	4	0	238	0	3	5	0	380
2020	117	3	1	250	0	1	13	0	385
2021	100	8	1	241	0	1	17	0	368
2022	97	8	1	242	0	1	17	0	366
2023	87	6	2	264	0	0	19	0	378
2024	96	8	2	253	5	0	20	0	384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kit Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	15.0	26.7	n/a
1989	419	16.2	25.8	n/a
1990	419	16.0	26.1	n/a
1991	395	16.4	24.0	n/a
1992	403	16.7	24.1	42.9
1993	420	16.0	26.3	46.2
1994	430	16.0	26.9	37.4
1995	415	15.7	26.4	48
1996	415	15.7	26.4	48
1997	402	17.0	23.6	47.3
1998	434	19.0	22.8	50.5
1999	394	19.6	20.1	63.7
2000	369	19.0	19.4	50.7
2001	398	19.0	20.9	51
2002	432	20.0	21.6	56.7
2003	432	20.0	21.6	56.7
2004	430	20.5	21.0	60.8
2005	418	21.6	19.4	56.7
2006	408	19.6	20.8	58.5
2007	422	20.0	21.1	58.8
2008	436	24.0	18.2	n/a
2009	409	20.5	18.2	63.3
2010	431	20.0	21.5	71.5
2011	427	n/a	n/a	70.3
2012	404	20.5	19.7	99.3
2013	405	18.0	22.5	26.2
2014	395	19.0	20.7	78
2015	393	16.0	24.5	75.3
2016	370	14.0	26.4	72.4
2017	370	14.0	26.4	72.4
2018	385	15.0	25.6	77.7
2019	380	16.8	22.5	76.8
2020	385	n/a	n/a	78.4
2021	368	19.0	19.3	76.4
2022	366	19.0	19.2	71.9
2023	378	21.0	17.9	74.6
2024	384	20.8	18.4	74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kit Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	15.0	26.7	n/a
1989	419	16.2	25.8	n/a
1990	419	16.0	26.1	n/a
1991	395	16.4	24.0	n/a
1992	403	16.7	24.1	42.9
1993	420	16.0	26.3	46.2
1994	430	16.0	26.9	37.4
1995	415	15.7	26.4	48
1996	415	15.7	26.4	48
1997	402	17.0	23.6	47.3
1998	434	19.0	22.8	50.5
1999	394	19.6	20.1	63.7
2000	369	19.0	19.4	50.7
2001	398	19.0	20.9	51
2002	432	20.0	21.6	56.7
2003	432	20.0	21.6	56.7
2004	430	20.5	21.0	60.8
2005	418	21.6	19.4	56.7
2006	408	19.6	20.8	58.5
2007	422	20.0	21.1	58.8
2008	436	24.0	18.2	n/a
2009	409	20.5	18.2	63.3
2010	431	20.0	21.5	71.5
2011	427	n/a	n/a	70.3
2012	404	20.5	19.7	99.3
2013	405	18.0	22.5	26.2
2014	395	19.0	20.7	78
2015	393	16.0	24.5	75.3
2016	370	14.0	26.4	72.4
2017	370	14.0	26.4	72.4
2018	385	15.0	25.6	77.7
2019	380	16.8	22.5	76.8
2020	385	n/a	n/a	78.4
2021	368	19.0	19.3	76.4
2022	366	19.0	19.2	71.9
2023	378	21.0	17.9	74.6
2024	384	20.8	18.4	74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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