John E. Steinbeck Elementary vs Robinson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 501 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Robinson Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas, California | Robinson Elementary Trabuco Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2908 of 5,693 | #1051 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35334 of 50,301 | #14069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Salinas | Trabuco Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 34.9).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 78%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John E. Steinbeck Elementary better than Robinson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robinson Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 34.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John E. Steinbeck Elementary and Robinson Elementary?
About 501 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Trabuco Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary: 486. Robinson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Steinbeck Elementary and Robinson Elementary rank in California?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary is 2908th of 5,693 and Robinson Elementary is 1051st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).