Starr Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 57%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Starr Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
343 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Starr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Starr Elementary School offer ?
Starr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Starr Elementary School part of?
Starr Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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