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#3810 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
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J. E. Hester Elementary
Elementary School · Farmersville Unified
477 East Ash St., Farmersville, CA 93223
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,810 of 9,539
In Farmersville
#4 of 6
public schools
In district
#4 of 6
Farmersville Unified
School environment
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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J. E. Hester Elementary
Elementary School in Farmersville · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About J. E. Hester Elementary
J. E. Hester Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmersville, CA, part of Farmersville Unified.
J. E. Hester Elementary serves approximately 366 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
J. E. Hester Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at J. E. Hester Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How J. E. Hester Elementary Compares
See how J. E. Hester Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
477 East Ash St., Farmersville, CA 93223
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering J. E. Hester Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rocky Hill Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Exeter), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Exeter), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, George L. Snowden Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Farmersville, see our Farmersville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary Farmersville | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Deep Creek Academy Farmersville | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| George L. Snowden Elementary Farmersville | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Farmersville High Farmersville | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Farmersville Junior High Farmersville | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Outside Creek Elementary Visalia | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Blue Oak Academy Visalia | 2.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Exeter Community Day Exeter | 3.0 mi | — |
| Wilson Middle Exeter | 3.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Mineral King Elementary Visalia | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Rocky Hill Elementary Exeter | 3.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center Visalia | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Lincoln Elementary Exeter | 3.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Annie R. Mitchell Visalia | 3.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Golden West High Visalia | 4.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Pinkham Elementary Visalia | 3.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Exeter Union High Exeter | 3.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Golden Oak Elementary Visalia | 4.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Valley Oak Middle Visalia | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Kaweah High Exeter | 4.1 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,463
Median Home Value
$237,700
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Population
10,359
College Educated
4.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Median Age
29.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about J. E. Hester Elementary
What grades does J. E. Hester Elementary serve?
J. E. Hester Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend J. E. Hester Elementary?
J. E. Hester Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. E. Hester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. E. Hester Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. E. Hester Elementary rank in CA?
J. E. Hester Elementary ranks #3,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is J. E. Hester Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
J. E. Hester Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is J. E. Hester Elementary a charter school?
No, J. E. Hester Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. E. Hester Elementary a Title I school?
No, J. E. Hester Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. E. Hester Elementary?
88.0% of students at J. E. Hester 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (559) 594-5801
Resources & Links
District
Farmersville Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,405
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,688
- District Rank
- #4 of 6
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