John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
Tel:
(831)753-5780
- John E. Steinbeck Elementary School serves 679 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- John E. Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John E. Steinbeck Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5214 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alisal Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is Everett Alvarez High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salinas Community (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Creekside Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas Everett Alvarez High School Grades: 9-12 | 2547 students
0.1 miles
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)796-7800 0.1 9-12 2547 - Salinas Creekside Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 713 students
0.4 miles
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)753-5252 0.4 K-6 713 - Salinas Loma Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 555 students
0.4 miles
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)753-5670 0.4 K-6 555 - Salinas New Republic Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
0.6 miles
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7246 0.6 K-5 601 - Salinas Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 789 students
0.9 miles
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831)753-5770 0.9 K-6 789
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