- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
John Steinbeck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Steinbeck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060797004485
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Steinbeck Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #75 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for California
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Steinbeck Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Steinbeck Elementary ranks #75 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797004485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John Steinbeck Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060797004485 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 28.7:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
John Steinbeck Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Steinbeck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 689
John Steinbeck Elementary
689 students
What this shows John Steinbeck Elementary reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Steinbeck Elementary compares
John Steinbeck Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
Asian 15.5%
White 8.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, John Steinbeck Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Steinbeck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Steinbeck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Steinbeck Elementary
How many students attend John Steinbeck Elementary?
John Steinbeck Elementary has 689 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Steinbeck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Steinbeck Elementary is 28.7:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Steinbeck Elementary?
79.1% of students at John Steinbeck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Steinbeck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Steinbeck Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Steinbeck Elementary?
John Steinbeck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Steinbeck Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, John Steinbeck Elementary ranks #75 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides John Steinbeck Elementary, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.