Kings County Special Education
319 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Kings County Special Education, located in Hanford, California, serves as a specialized educational division under the Kings County Office of Education. The department is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized instruction and support services to students with disabilities across the county. By fostering inclusive and adaptive learning environments, the program aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their unique learning challenges, has the opportunity to achieve academic and personal growth through targeted intervention and specialized curriculum.
The organization works in close collaboration with local school districts, families, and community partners to provide a comprehensive continuum of services, ranging from early intervention programs to specialized transition services for older students. With a focus on the specific needs of each child—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support—the staff at the Katie Hammond Lane facility strives to empower students to reach their full potential. Their work is grounded in the belief that every student deserves an equitable educational experience tailored to their personal developmental goals.
The organization works in close collaboration with local school districts, families, and community partners to provide a comprehensive continuum of services, ranging from early intervention programs to specialized transition services for older students. With a focus on the specific needs of each child—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support—the staff at the Katie Hammond Lane facility strives to empower students to reach their full potential. Their work is grounded in the belief that every student deserves an equitable educational experience tailored to their personal developmental goals.
319
Total Students
34.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 233 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic233 (73.0 %)
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White48 (15.0 %)
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Black16 (5.0 %)
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Two or More10 (3.1 %)
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Asian7 (2.2 %)
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American Indian5 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Kings County Office of Education |
| Phone: | (559)589-2595 |
| Website: | http://www.kingscoe.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 319 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 226 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
16
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
17
Grade 6
17
Grade 7
12
Grade 8
22
Grade 9
20
Grade 10
23
Grade 11
22
Grade 12
63
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Grade 1 | 16 |
| Grade 2 | 20 |
| Grade 3 | 17 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 17 |
| Grade 6 | 17 |
| Grade 7 | 12 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
| Grade 9 | 20 |
| Grade 10 | 23 |
| Grade 11 | 22 |
| Grade 12 | 63 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 106 | 33.2% |
| Male | 213 | 66.8% |
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