John Muir Elementary School

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating supportive programs that address the varied needs of its neighborhood population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, John Muir is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher involvement. The school focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and collaborative. By leveraging its location in the Pacific Northwest, the school often integrates local community resources and outdoor learning opportunities to enhance the educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.

316

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	38
Black	147
Asian	26
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Black
147 (46.5 %)
White
69 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
38 (12.0 %)
Two or More
35 (11.1 %)
Asian
26 (8.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-7400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Muir Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Muir Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	47.2%
Male	167	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)