John Muir Elementary

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Berkeley Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the Claremont district places it within a vibrant, historic residential area, contributing to a stable and supportive environment for student development.

The school is frequently recognized for its focus on a well-rounded education, emphasizing not only core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics but also enrichment programs in the arts and social-emotional learning. John Muir benefits from a high level of parent and community involvement, which often manifests in robust fundraising and volunteer support for school programs. With a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond while maintaining a reputation as one of the standout elementary institutions in the East Bay.

293

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	35
Black	27
Asian	33
Two or More	49

White
148 (50.7%)
Two or More
49 (16.8%)
Hispanic
35 (12.0%)
Asian
33 (11.3%)
Black
27 (9.2%)

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:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-6410
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 59

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 62