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John E. Steinbeck Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Salinas, California · Alisal Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students486
Student:Teacher25.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
John E. Steinbeck
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
486
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

John E. Steinbeck Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 486 students. It is part of the Alisal Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictAlisal Union
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060195009694

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment486
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino90.9%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
90.9%
Black
3.2%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)