How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John E. Steinbeck Elementary | Monte Bella Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salinas, CA | Salinas, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 486 | 812 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 26.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 72.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John E. Steinbeck Elementary | Monte Bella Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,164 | $18,164 |
| District | Alisal Union | Alisal Union |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John E. Steinbeck Elementary | Monte Bella Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90.1% | 96.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John E. Steinbeck Elementary | Monte Bella Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 486:1 | 812:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.7% | 36.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.