J. E. Hester Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. E. Hester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. E. Hester Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. E. Hester Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
White
5%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School?
333 students attend J. E. Hester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J. E. Hester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. E. Hester Elementary School?
J. E. Hester Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. E. Hester Elementary School offer ?
J. E. Hester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is J. E. Hester Elementary School part of?
J. E. Hester Elementary School is part of Farmersville Unified School District.
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