Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Steinbeck Elementary serves the northeast part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
F.I.N.S. (to be Focused, Independent, Nice, and Safe in and around campus)
School Rankings
John 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 Steinbeck Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#5965 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Steinbeck Elementary School's ranking?
John Steinbeck Elementary School is ranked #5965 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Steinbeck Elementary School?
689 students attend John Steinbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John Steinbeck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Steinbeck Elementary School?
John Steinbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Steinbeck Elementary School offer ?
John Steinbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Steinbeck Elementary School part of?
John Steinbeck Elementary School is part of Central Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Steinbeck Elementary School located?
John Steinbeck Elementary School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Side.
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