George Washington Elementary vs Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
860 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary Hanford, California | Kings River-Hardwick Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3862 of 5,693 | #802 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42121 of 50,301 | #11093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 460 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 63% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 24.3).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 80%).
- •George Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.2).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is the larger school with 860 students compared with 460.
- •George Washington Elementary is a public school while Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington Elementary better than Kings River-Hardwick Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kings River-Hardwick Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are George Washington Elementary and Kings River-Hardwick Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary: 460. Kings River-Hardwick Elementary: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary and Kings River-Hardwick Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Elementary is 3862nd of 5,693 and Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is 802nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).