Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1793 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
28%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School's ranking?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is ranked #1793 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School often compared to?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonne Elementary School, Lawton Alternative by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School?
322 students attend King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School offer ?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School part of?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School located?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Potrero Hill.
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