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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

King (Thomas Starr) Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 1215 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA 94107-3322

(415) 695-5797

9/10
#958
Rank 958 out of 5,722
Top 17%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1238 · 78th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #797 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #921 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Thomas Starr King Elementary sits in the heart of Potrero Hill, one of San Francisco's sunnier and more neighborhood-feeling pockets — the kind of place where families actually know their neighbors and kids walk to school. The academics here are genuinely strong, with math and science scores that stand out even in a competitive city district, making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous public schooling without leaving their community. It tends to attract parents who are engaged and invested, and the school's tight-knit feel reflects the neighborhood itself — a little quieter than the Mission just downhill, but still very much connected to the city's energy.

Student Demographics

135 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
42 (31%)
Multiple Races
32 (24%)
Hispanic
20 (15%)
African American
18 (13%)
White
12 (9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (3%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged57 (42%)
Students with Disabilities28 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

333
Enrollment
17.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.1
Administrators (FTE)
14.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #41 · 99th percentile

820 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found