John Muir Elementary

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary, located in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location on Sixth Street places it in a residential area, contributing to its reputation as a neighborhood-focused school that emphasizes inclusivity and student well-being.

Beyond its core curriculum, John Muir Elementary is frequently recognized for its focus on environmental stewardship and integrated learning experiences. The school often incorporates hands-on projects and enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and social-emotional growth. With a supportive parent-teacher association and active community involvement, the school aims to provide a holistic educational environment that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

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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 Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)399-7721
Grade Range:	K - 5th
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* 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.

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