J. E. Hester Elementary vs King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. E. Hester Elementary
Farmersville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
333 students
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
| Measure | J. E. Hester Elementary Farmersville, California | King (Thomas Starr) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4494 of 5,693 | #1363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45454 of 50,301 | #18278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Farmersville | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 19.0).
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 94.9%).
- •J. E. Hester Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. E. Hester Elementary better than King (Thomas Starr) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), King (Thomas Starr) Elementary ranks higher (59.9 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J. E. Hester Elementary and King (Thomas Starr) Elementary?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Farmersville and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Hester Elementary: 333. King (Thomas Starr) Elementary: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Hester Elementary and King (Thomas Starr) Elementary rank in California?
J. E. Hester Elementary is 4494th of 5,693 and King (Thomas Starr) Elementary is 1363rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).