John Muir Elementary

523 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary, located at 1215 Lucerne Ave. in Modesto, California, is a public school serving students within the Modesto City Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-age students, emphasizing the development of core literacy, mathematics, and social skills in a supportive environment. The school plays a central role in the local community, striving to create a safe space where young learners can grow both intellectually and personally.

The school environment at John Muir is characterized by its commitment to student success and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of pride and belonging. As with many schools in the Modesto area, John Muir Elementary emphasizes the importance of diverse learning opportunities and the social-emotional well-being of its student body, ensuring that each child is given the resources needed to succeed in their formative years.

523

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	299
Black	19
Asian	24
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
299 (57.2 %)
White
112 (21.4 %)
Two or More
60 (11.5 %)
Asian
24 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5 %)
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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-8182
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 88

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 68