John E. Steinbeck Elementary

486 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John E. Steinbeck Elementary School, located in Salinas, California, is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District. Situated in a suburban area of the city, the school is named after the legendary local author John Steinbeck, reflecting the region's deep literary and cultural history. It serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement within the local community.

The school generally focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. Like many schools in the district, Steinbeck Elementary emphasizes inclusivity and utilizes state-aligned curricula to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through a combination of classroom instruction, parental involvement, and community activities, the school strives to foster a sense of belonging and academic excellence for its students in the heart of the Salinas Valley.

486

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	438
Black	2
Asian	18
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Hispanic
438 (90.1%)
Asian
18 (3.7%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
White
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alisal Union
Phone:	(831)753-5780
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 72