King (Thomas Starr) Elementary

1215 Carolina St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

322 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

322

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	52
Black	33
Asian	109
Two or More	91
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
109 (33.9 %)
Two or More
91 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
52 (16.1 %)
Black
33 (10.2 %)
White
28 (8.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.5 %)
American Indian
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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)695-5797
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 57

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	47.2%
Male	170	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)