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Jefferson Academy

PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA, 93232

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1329 of 6898 in California

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About Jefferson Academy

Jefferson Academy is a public K–8 school in Hanford, California, with about 492 students. The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of about 27:1, reflecting a structured classroom setting across elementary and middle grade levels. Jefferson Academy has a wide range of students who are a good representation of the Hanford community. The academic program emphasizes strong foundational skills in mathematics, reading and writing which are supported by standards-based curriculum and enrichment opportunities. About 52% of students are good at math and about 66% are good at English Language Arts. These results show that the student did well in both of the main subject areas. Instruction is complemented by academic support services and student engagement initiatives designed to promote consistent achievement. Jefferson Academy is in a Central Valley town known for its farming economy and family-friendly neighborhoods. It offers a stable and academically focused environment. The school has a long history of doing well in reading and math, and it continues to support the growth of all its students, making it one of the best elementary schools in California.

Jefferson Academy Contact Information

Address

PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA, 93232

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Phone

(559) 585-3700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 66% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
492
Total Students
$104400
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1329 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.98%
Asian 0.2%
Hispanic 84.55%
Black 1.02%
Two+ Races 3.25%
Native Am. 0%
White
10.98%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
84.55%
Black
1.02%
Two+ Races
3.25%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 492
51.42%
253 Female
48.58%
239 Male

Student Population

492 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

492 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The California Coastal Commission gave Jefferson Academy's third graders a Whale Tail Grant to make bilingual books and teach people about California's coastal ecosystems. The school community celebrated this hands-on project.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Jefferson Academy's way of teaching different?

Ans. Jefferson Academy may put more emphasis on structured academic planning and a focused learning environment.

Q2. How does Jefferson Academy teach students to be responsible for their schoolwork?

Ans. Jefferson Academy encourages responsibility by making expectations clear and giving regular feedback.

Q3. Are there chances to be a leader at Jefferson Academy?

Ans. Jefferson Academy may give students jobs that encourage them to take charge and be responsible.

Q4. How does Jefferson Academy keep in touch with families?

Jefferson Academy shares news through meetings, online platforms, and written notices.

Q5. Does Jefferson Academy have events for the whole school?

Ans. Throughout the year, Jefferson Academy may hold assemblies and activities to bring the community together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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