Serving 333 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#1681 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
28%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
San Francisco Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School's ranking?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School is ranked #1681 out of 9,523 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
333 students attend King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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