J. E. Hester Elementary School
J. E. Hester Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Students: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. E. Hester Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
381 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. E. Hester Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
n/a
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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