J. E. Hester Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. E. Hester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. E. Hester Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
366 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of J. E. Hester Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
93%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
4%
20%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
How many students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School?
366 students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J. E. Hester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. E. Hester Elementary School?
J. E. Hester Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. E. Hester Elementary School offer ?
J. E. Hester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is J. E. Hester Elementary School part of?
J. E. Hester Elementary School is part of Farmersville Unified School District.
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