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Starr Elementary School vs. Powers-ginsburg Elementary School

Should you attend Starr Elementary School or Powers-ginsburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Starr Elementary School
1780 West Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School
110 East Swift Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Starr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Starr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Powers-ginsburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
355 students
418 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Starr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Starr Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Starr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3357 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#6852 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Starr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fresno Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Starr Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Powers-ginsburg Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
70
Grade 1 Students
43
61
Grade 2 Students
52
51
Grade 3 Students
46
60
Grade 4 Students
64
57
Grade 5 Students
29
57
Grade 6 Students
52
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fresno Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Powers-ginsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fresno Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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