Joaquin Miller Elementary

www.ousd.org/joaquinmiller

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joaquin Miller Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the Montclair district of the Oakland Hills. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its active, supportive parent community. Situated in a scenic, wooded environment, the campus offers a serene setting that emphasizes both traditional learning and the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Joaquin Miller is recognized for its commitment to enrichment and community engagement. The school frequently leverages its unique location and parent volunteer base to offer diverse programming, fostering an environment where academic achievement is balanced with social-emotional growth. As a cornerstone of the Montclair neighborhood, it remains a sought-after destination for families looking for a tight-knit school community within the Oakland Unified School District.

400

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joaquin Miller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	86
Black	58
Asian	42
Two or More	93
Pacific Islander	3

White
117 (29.3 %)
Two or More
93 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (21.6 %)
Black
58 (14.5 %)
Asian
42 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-8142
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/joaquinmiller
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 63

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joaquin Miller Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joaquin Miller Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	49.2%
Male	202	50.5%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)