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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starr Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
355 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Starr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 18:1, 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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