- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmersville, CA
J. E. Hester Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. E. Hester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003501548
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. E. Hester Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmersville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. E. Hester Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. E. Hester Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmersville, CA.
School address
District: Farmersville Unified · California
NCES ID 060003501548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
J. E. Hester Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060003501548 · Farmersville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 18.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmersville High (711 students)
J. E. Hester Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. E. Hester Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmersville H
Farmersville High
711 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
528 students
- Farmersville J
Farmersville Junior High
384 students
- George L. Snow
George L. Snowden Elementary
356 students
- This school
J. E. Hester Elementary
333 students
- Deep Creek Aca 34
Deep Creek Academy
34 students
What this shows J. E. Hester Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. E. Hester Elementary compares
J. E. Hester Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, J. E. Hester Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Farmersville Unified reports $20,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. E. Hester Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George L. Snowden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. E. Hester Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmersville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. E. Hester Elementary
How many students attend J. E. Hester Elementary?
J. E. Hester Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmersville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. E. Hester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. E. Hester Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. E. Hester Elementary?
87.0% of students at J. E. Hester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. E. Hester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. E. Hester Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Farmersville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. E. Hester Elementary?
J. E. Hester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. E. Hester Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmersville?
By Resource Investment Index, J. E. Hester Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmersville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmersville Unified?
Besides J. E. Hester Elementary, Farmersville Unified also operates Farmersville High (711 students), Freedom Elementary (528 students), and Farmersville Junior High (384 students). See the Farmersville Unified district page for the complete list.