John Muir Elementary

Muir.lwsd.org

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located in the Kingsgate neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Lake Washington School District (LWSD). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes personalized learning, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Muir Elementary places a significant focus on student engagement and parent involvement. The school benefits from a very active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various enrichment programs, community events, and supplemental resources that enhance the overall educational experience. With a dedication to preparing students for future academic success and a focus on collaborative values, John Muir Elementary remains a focal point of the local Kirkland community.

393

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	63
Black	15
Asian	109
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
157 (40.4 %)
Asian
109 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
63 (16.2 %)
Two or More
44 (11.3 %)
Black
15 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2640
Website:	http://Muir.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61