Lee Richmond Elementary

richmond.hanfordesd.org/

415 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lee Richmond Elementary is a public school located in Hanford, California, serving students as part of the Hanford Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility within the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, Lee Richmond Elementary prioritizes creating a positive school culture through active parent involvement and a variety of student enrichment opportunities. The school’s administration and staff work collaboratively to maintain a safe, inclusive setting where diverse learning needs are addressed. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, event calendars, and updates on district policies to ensure that parents remain engaged partners in their children’s educational journey.

415

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee Richmond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	350
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
350 (84.3 %)
White
34 (8.2 %)
Black
14 (3.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hanford Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-3760
Website:	http://richmond.hanfordesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 63