John Muir Elementary

605 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary, located at 300 W. 26th St. in Merced, California, is a public school serving students in the Merced City School District. Situated in a central neighborhood of Merced, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the surrounding area. As a foundational educational institution, it focuses on providing a core curriculum designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, often emphasizing the importance of a strong academic start for its primary-grade students.

Beyond its academic offerings, John Muir Elementary strives to foster a supportive and inclusive environment. The school typically engages in various district-led programs aimed at improving student outcomes and maintaining safe, conducive learning spaces. By working closely with families and community partners, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and classroom, ensuring that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed as they transition through their elementary years.

605

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	442
Black	43
Asian	44
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
442 (73.1 %)
White
52 (8.6 %)
Asian
44 (7.3 %)
Black
43 (7.1 %)
Two or More
23 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-6667
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 109

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 91