J. E. Hester Elementary School

477 East Ash St.
Farmersville, CA 93223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
J. E. Hester Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

J. E. Hester Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of J. E. Hester Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School?
366 students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J. E. Hester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Hester Elementary School?
J. E. Hester Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. E. Hester Elementary School offer ?
J. E. Hester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is J. E. Hester Elementary School part of?
J. E. Hester Elementary School is part of Farmersville Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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