Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
31%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School often compared to?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonne Elementary School, Lawton Alternative Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School?
312 students attend King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School offer ?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School part of?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School located?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Potrero Hill.
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