Starr Elementary

go.fresnou.org/starr

336 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Starr Elementary, located at 1780 W. Sierra Ave. in Fresno, California, is a public school serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. Situated in the northwest part of the city, the school is known for being an integral part of its local residential community, focusing on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. It typically emphasizes core academic standards, character development, and creating a supportive environment designed to help young learners transition through their primary education years.

As part of the Fresno Unified system, Starr Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and curriculum frameworks, which aim to prepare students for middle school success. The school generally prioritizes parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a campus culture that values academic growth and social-emotional learning. Prospective families or community members often look to Starr Elementary as a stable, neighborhood-centered educational institution that balances traditional classroom instruction with the diverse needs of the Fresno student population.

336

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	176
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
176 (52.4 %)
White
109 (32.4 %)
Two or More
29 (8.6 %)
Asian
12 (3.6 %)
Black
7 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)451-4560
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/starr
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Starr Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Starr Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	43.2%
Male	191	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)