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#65 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 1% in state

King (thomas Starr) Elementary

Elementary School · San Francisco Unified

1215 Carolina St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

16.8:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

16.8:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#65 of 9,539

In San Francisco

#3 of 120

public schools

In district

#3 of 103

San Francisco Unified

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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About King (thomas Starr) Elementary

King (thomas Starr) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. King (thomas Starr) Elementary serves approximately 335 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. King (thomas Starr) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for King (thomas Starr) Elementary show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares2.5 pts above district

9.4

This school 9.4 · Excellent
District avg 6.9
CA avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.7Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change+0.46 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2024

TrendStable

Academics8.9Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency61.5% (2024 CAASPP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency65.5% (2024 CAASPP)

Math vs. State Avg+15.8 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts

Overall Proficiency64% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)

vs. Expected+11.7 pts

Adjusted Percentile84th

Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$22,909

Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

King (thomas Starr) Elementary — Students at King (thomas Starr) Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

40%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 57.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

School

State

39.4% (2024 CAASPP)

ELA Proficiency 57.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

School

State

45.3% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

52%

ELA

42%

2010

Math

52%

ELA

52%

2011

Math

67%

ELA

52%

2012

Math

67%

ELA

57%

2013

Math

75%

ELA

75%

2014

Math

42%

ELA

47%

2015

Math

42%

ELA

47%

2016

Math

52%

ELA

47%

2017

Math

57%

ELA

57%

2018

Math

57%

ELA

57%

2019

Math

57%

ELA

57%

2022

Math

58.7%

ELA

61.5%

2024

Math

61.6%

ELA

65.6%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.

How King (thomas Starr) Elementary Compares

See how King (thomas Starr) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

9.4/10

99th percentile in CA

Academic

8.9/10

Excellent

Growth

9.7/10

Excellent

Environment

9.6/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

40%

Teaching Staff

17:1 student-teacher ratio

20 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

24.2%

Location

1215 Carolina St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering King (thomas Starr) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Webster (Daniel) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is LIVE OAK SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Bryant Elementary San Francisco	0.3 mi	240	4.3
MEADOWS-LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL San Francisco	0.4 mi	17	—
Meadows-livingstone school San Francisco	0.4 mi	17	—
Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy San Francisco	0.5 mi	14	—
Webster (Daniel) Elementary San Francisco	0.5 mi	356	8.8
S.F. International High San Francisco	0.6 mi	392	5.4
Downtown High San Francisco	0.6 mi	147	4.3
Mission Preparatory San Francisco	0.5 mi	490	4.4
LIVE OAK SCHOOL San Francisco	0.7 mi	420	7.8
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) San Francisco	0.6 mi	76	6.5
St. Peter's School San Francisco	0.6 mi	173	—
ST PETER'S SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	196	5.0
Red Bridge San Francisco	0.8 mi	54	—
Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco	0.8 mi	352	6.2
RED BRIDGE San Francisco	0.8 mi	21	—
RED BRIDGE San Francisco	0.8 mi	21	—
Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary San Francisco	0.8 mi	383	6.3
Donum Dei Classical Academy San Francisco	0.9 mi	62	—
ST ANTHONY - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL San Francisco	0.9 mi	185	5.2
St. Anthony–Immaculate Conception San Francisco	0.9 mi	152	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$186,123

Median Home Value

$1,227,000

Median Rent

$3,378/mo

Population

30,190

College Educated

77%

Homeownership

36.5%

Avg Commute

31.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

35.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about King (thomas Starr) Elementary

What grades does King (thomas Starr) Elementary serve?

King (thomas Starr) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend King (thomas Starr) Elementary?

King (thomas Starr) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King (thomas Starr) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at King (thomas Starr) Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King (thomas Starr) Elementary rank in CA?

King (thomas Starr) Elementary ranks #65 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is King (thomas Starr) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

King (thomas Starr) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at King (thomas Starr) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King (thomas Starr) Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is King (thomas Starr) Elementary a charter school?

No, King (thomas Starr) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King (thomas Starr) Elementary a Title I school?

No, King (thomas Starr) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King (thomas Starr) Elementary?

40.0% of students at King (thomas Starr) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 84 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 68 Good Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

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How does King (thomas Starr) Elementary stack up?

Sutro Elementary

9.2

Cobb (William L.) Elementary

6.8

Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary

9.4

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 335
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Free/Reduced Lunch: 40.0%
Type: regular
Setting: Large City
County: San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 24.2%
Phone: (415) 695-5797

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District

San Francisco Unified

District Enrollment: 48,736
Schools in District: 113
Per-Pupil Spending: $22,909
District Rank: #3 of 103

Other Schools in This District

Roosevelt Middle 9.5 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 9.4 Peabody (George) Elementary 9.4 Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila 9.3 Lafayette Elementary 9.3

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