John Steinbeck Elementary

st.centralunified.org/

683 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Steinbeck Elementary School, located in Fresno, California, is part of the Central Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, utilizing its location on N. Milburn Avenue to provide accessible educational opportunities to families within the surrounding community.

The school is committed to preparing students for future success by balancing a standard curriculum with enrichment activities. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering resources, school calendars, and information regarding district-wide initiatives. By integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, John Steinbeck Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

683

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Steinbeck Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	450
Black	72
Asian	89
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
450 (65.9 %)
Asian
89 (13.0 %)
Black
72 (10.5 %)
White
48 (7.0 %)
Two or More
19 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-3141
Website:	http://st.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 103

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 108