John E. Steinbeck Elementary School

1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906

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Rating

Top 50%

Tel: (831) 753-5780

www.alisal.org

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John E. Steinbeck Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

565 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#4178 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

83%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John E. Steinbeck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Alisal Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are John E. Steinbeck Elementary School often compared to?

John E. Steinbeck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend John E. Steinbeck Elementary School?

565 students attend John E. Steinbeck Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School?

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John E. Steinbeck Elementary School offer ?

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is John E. Steinbeck Elementary School part of?

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is part of Alisal Union School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break

March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break

March 30, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education