Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John E. Steinbeck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John E. Steinbeck Elementary serves the northwest part of Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5949 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Steinbeck Elementary School's ranking?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School is ranked #5949 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John E. Steinbeck Elementary School?
486 students attend John E. Steinbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of John E. Steinbeck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 21:1.
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.
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