Very Good
#2601 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified
2699 North California St., San Bernardino, CA 92407
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
22.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
22.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,601 of 9,539
In San Bernardino
#11 of 73
public schools
In district
#9 of 71
San Bernardino City Unified
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
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About Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified. Manuel A.
Salinas Creative Arts Elementary serves approximately 422 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,601 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary runs 22.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
44% of students at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary — Students at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary Compares
See how Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2699 North California St., San Bernardino, CA 92407
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vermont Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is George Brown Jr. Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ramona-Alessandro Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Bernardino, see our San Bernardino schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Inghram Elementary San Bernardino | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Muscoy Elementary San Bernardino | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Rio Vista Elementary San Bernardino | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle San Bernardino | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Davidson Elementary San Bernardino | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Arroyo Valley High San Bernardino | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Graciano Gomez Elementary San Bernardino | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy San Bernardino | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Winn A. Myers Elementary Rialto | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary San Bernardino | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Ramona-Alessandro Elementary San Bernardino | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Shandin Hills Middle San Bernardino | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Vermont Elementary San Bernardino | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Yvonne Harmon San Bernardino | 2.2 mi | — |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle Rialto | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Dikaios Christian Academy San Bernardino | 1.8 mi | — |
| Kendall Elementary San Bernardino | 2.3 mi | 4.7 |
| George Brown Jr. Elementary San Bernardino | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92407 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,662
Median Home Value
$473,200
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
Population
69,191
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
57.8%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
30.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
What grades does Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary serve?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary rank in CA?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary ranks #2,601 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary a charter school?
No, Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary a Title I school?
No, Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
91.9% of students at Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (909) 880-6600
Resources & Links
District
San Bernardino City Unified- District Enrollment
- 44,712
- Schools in District
- 76
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,064
- District Rank
- #9 of 71
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