- Central Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than John Steinbeck Elementary (772:1 vs. 660:1).
- John Steinbeck Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary (245 vs. 188).
- John Steinbeck Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central Elementary (39 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
John Steinbeck Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary (245 vs. 188).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than John Steinbeck Elementary (28 vs. 16).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
John Steinbeck Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central Elementary (39 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than John Steinbeck Elementary (772:1 vs. 660:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
John Steinbeck Elementary
$16,198.26
Central Elementary
$16,198.26
Local revenue share
John Steinbeck Elementary
15.5%
Central Elementary
15.5%
State revenue share
John Steinbeck Elementary
72.7%
Central Elementary
72.7%
Federal revenue share
John Steinbeck Elementary
11.8%
Central Elementary
11.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
John Steinbeck Elementary
29.4%
Central Elementary
29.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Fresno County
$71,434
Fresno County
$71,434
Poverty rate
Fresno County
18.7%
Fresno County
18.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fresno County
23.9%
Fresno County
23.9%
Unemployment rate
Fresno County
7.9%
Fresno County
7.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.