Muir (John) Elementary

www.antiochschools.net/domain/13

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School is a public school located in Antioch, California, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Antioch Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment at John Muir Elementary is typically characterized by a focus on inclusivity and student engagement. Like many schools in the Antioch Unified district, it works to integrate technology into the classroom and provides various support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing parent involvement and extracurricular activities, John Muir strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners to become responsible and active members of their local community.

650

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muir (John) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	338
Black	138
Asian	63
Two or More	39
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
338 (52.0 %)
Black
138 (21.2 %)
Asian
63 (9.7 %)
White
61 (9.4 %)
Two or More
39 (6.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antioch Unified
Phone:	(925)779-7450
Website:	http://www.antiochschools.net/domain/13
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 110