Serving 336 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Starr Elementary serves the northwest part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Knight Shining Bright
School Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starr Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3184 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #3184 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Starr Elementary School often compared to?
Starr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powers-ginsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
336 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Starr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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