GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George Washington Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hanford Elementary school district, located in Hanford, CA with about 488 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, George Washington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Elementary School is a public K-6 school located in Hanford, California, and is part of the Hanford Elementary School District. Situated at 2245 N. Fairmont, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment focused on student achievement and development. As a member of the district, the school follows the core mission of the Hanford Elementary School District, which emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, George Washington Elementary strives to promote character development and social-emotional growth, often leveraging its connection to the broader district resources to provide extra support services and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent-teacher partnership, the school works to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact George Washington Elementary at (559) 585-3805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.