John E. Steinbeck Elementary vs Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas, California | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2908 of 5,693 | #4834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35334 of 50,301 | #47038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 16.2).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 94.1%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.3).
- •Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 486.
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 Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Steinbeck Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 16.2 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 Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary: 486. Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Steinbeck Elementary and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary rank in California?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary is 2908th of 5,693 and Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary is 4834th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).