John Muir Elementary

410 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary, located in Martinez, California, is a public school serving students in the Martinez Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir, whose historic home is also located in Martinez, reflecting a local commitment to environmental stewardship and historical heritage. The campus serves a K-5 student population and is generally recognized for its focus on fostering a supportive community atmosphere and a strong foundation in core academic subjects.

As a neighborhood school, John Muir Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community engagement in the educational process. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to promote both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area often value the school for its approachable staff, its dedication to inclusive learning, and the collaborative spirit that characterizes the Martinez educational community.

410

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	134
Black	9
Asian	28
Two or More	72
Pacific Islander	2

White
164 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
134 (32.8 %)
Two or More
72 (17.6 %)
Asian
28 (6.8 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Martinez Unified
Phone:	(925)335-5850
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 76

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 62