John Steinbeck Elementary School
Tel:
(559)276-3141
- John Steinbeck Elementary School serves 765 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- John Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 765 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Steinbeck Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Steinbeck Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #7533 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 17% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Steinbeck Elementary School is Central High East Campus (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pathway Community Day (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Unified Alternative/opportunity (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Central High East Campus Grades: 9-12 | 4201 students
0.3 miles
3535 N. Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)276-0280 0.3 9-12 4201 - Fresno Pathway Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 19 students
0.9 miles
11 S. Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)487-1201 0.9 7-12 19 - Fresno Central Unified Alternative/opportunity Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 226 students
1.0 miles
2698 N. Brawley
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)276-5230 1.0 K-12 226 - Fresno Teague Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 729 students
1.2 miles
4725 N. Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)276-5260 1.2 K-6 729 - Fresno El Capitan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 715 students
1.4 miles
4443 W. Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559)276-5270 1.4 7-8 715
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