Muir Elementary

go.fresnou.org/muir

476 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located in the Tower District of Fresno, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the school provides academic instruction for students in grades Pre-K through 6. The campus is noted for its historic charm, reflecting the unique architectural character of the surrounding residential neighborhood, and it maintains a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Muir Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by emphasizing character education, literacy, and community engagement. The school actively encourages parent and guardian involvement to strengthen the connection between home and classroom, helping to build a cohesive educational experience. With its central location on East Dennett Avenue, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, dedicated to preparing elementary-aged children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

476

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	338
Black	49
Asian	17
Two or More	19
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
338 (71.2 %)
Black
49 (10.3 %)
White
39 (8.2 %)
Two or More
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
17 (3.6 %)
American Indian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-3150
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/muir
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 93

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Muir Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Muir Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	47.5%
Male	249	52.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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