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.
319
Total Students
34.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings County Special Education
Demographic Student Count
White48
Hispanic233
Black16
Asian7
Two or More10
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    233 (73.0 %)
  • White
    48 (15.0 %)
  • Black
    16 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kings County Special Education
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten51
Grade 116
Grade 220
Grade 317
Grade 419
Grade 517
Grade 617
Grade 712
Grade 822
Grade 920
Grade 1023
Grade 1122
Grade 1263
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kings County Special Education
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10633.2%
Male21366.8%