John Muir Elementary

912 South Chevy Chase Dr.
Glendale, CA 91205

810 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located on South Chevy Chase Drive in Glendale, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Glendale Unified School District, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while also promoting physical education and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, John Muir Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering an inclusive school culture. The campus provides various resources and programs intended to meet the needs of its learners, including English language development and support for students with diverse learning requirements. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parent engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success by building a foundation of critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

810

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	274
Black	12
Asian	61
Two or More	15

White
447 (55.3%)
Hispanic
274 (33.9%)
Asian
61 (7.5%)
Two or More
15 (1.9%)
Black
12 (1.5%)

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:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)241-4848
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 144

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 121