John Muir Fundamental Elementary

1951 N. Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705

688 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Fundamental Elementary, located in Santa Ana, California, is a public school within the Santa Ana Unified School District that operates under a distinct "fundamental" educational philosophy. This model emphasizes a structured, disciplined environment, prioritizing high academic standards and consistent behavioral expectations. The school is known for its strong partnership with families, requiring active parental involvement in student learning and school activities as a core component of the educational experience.

Academically, the school focuses on a rigorous, traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a clear set of policies regarding homework, attendance, and student conduct, John Muir aims to foster a focused classroom atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their growth. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded in the community for its commitment to accountability and its consistent efforts to maintain high levels of student achievement.

688

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	638
Black	1
Asian	26
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
638 (92.7 %)
Asian
26 (3.8 %)
White
13 (1.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)972-6700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 124

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 133