KING (THOMAS STARR) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

King (Thomas Starr) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 323 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, King (Thomas Starr) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas Starr King Elementary is a public school located in the vibrant Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. Serving a diverse student population from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It benefits from its location in a historic residential area, often drawing families who value both the neighborhood’s close-knit feel and the school’s efforts to provide a well-rounded academic experience.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging student engagement through various enrichment programs. Parents and staff often collaborate to enhance the educational experience, with a focus on social-emotional learning to help students develop both character and academic proficiency. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District, Thomas Starr King strives to balance rigorous educational standards with the unique needs of its multicultural student body, making it a focal point for families in the local 94107 zip code.

For more information, contact King (Thomas Starr) Elementary at (415) 695-5797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.