Serving 661 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 26:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Steinbeck Elementary School's student population of 661 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Steinbeck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#5961 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 #5961 out of 9,602 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
661 students attend John Steinbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John Steinbeck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Steinbeck Elementary School?
John Steinbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, 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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