John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas, CA · Alisal Union · Grades K-6
4,039th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
John E. Steinbeck Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks John E. Steinbeck Elementary 4,039th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2015 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 301 students tested
John E. Steinbeck Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.7% | 89.0% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Typical home value $711K in zip 93906 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Loma Vista ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 0.4 mi away5,621st of 5,659
ELA 10% · Math 6% - 2Creekside ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.4 mi away4,997th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 15% - 3New Republic ElementarySanta Rita Union Elementary · 0.6 mi away4,151st of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 3Virginia Rocca Barton ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.9 mi away4,406th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 27% - 1Natividad ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,316th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 1Frank Paul ElementaryAlisal Union · 1.1 mi away5,206th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 1El Gabilan ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,226th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 15% - 3McKinnonSanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away4,522nd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John E. Steinbeck Elementary in?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary is part of the Alisal Union district in Salinas, California.
Is John E. Steinbeck Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John E. Steinbeck Elementary 4,039th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John E. Steinbeck Elementary?
Hispanic 89%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 3%, White 2% (500 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John E. Steinbeck Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93906 is $711K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.