Starr Elementary School is located at 1780 West Sierra Avenue in the Fresno area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 6 with an enrollment of about 355 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 17:1. About 46% of students are proficient in math, and about 47% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is roughly 55% male and 45% female. The culture of inclusiveness and motivation evident on the campus is such that the learners are highly supported to engage in the discussion of the classroom and to interact with their peers in a respectful way, and the staff members strive to develop a sense of academic confidence and regular learning behavior in a non-homogeneous learning setting.  Housing units near the school are typically in the range of between 260,000 and 420,000, which can be afforded by the families, thus giving them the choice of the residential locations close to the school, commercial facilities, parks, and transit stations such that they can conveniently travel to the school within a short distance. It is a common observation among parents that teachers are responsive to questions, academically progressive, and have a school environment where the family feels knowledgeable and involved. Starr Elementary School, known for its high level of proficiency results and a community that values continuous improvement, stands out as one of the top elementary schools in California.