MUIR (JOHN) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Muir (John) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 243 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Muir (John) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John Muir Elementary School, located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public K-5 school serving a diverse student body within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Situated at 380 Webster Street, the school is known for its intimate campus setting and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic foundational skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and its efforts to integrate the surrounding community into the student experience. John Muir Elementary typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, which may include arts integration, physical education, and extracurricular activities that cater to the diverse interests of its urban student population. By leveraging its location in a historic part of San Francisco, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative exploration and neighborhood engagement.

For more information, contact Muir (John) Elementary at (415) 241-6335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.