School Overview
John Muir Literacy Academy, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of School District 54. As the name suggests, the school maintains a specialized focus on literacy instruction, aiming to cultivate strong reading, writing, and communication skills across all grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, collaborative learning environment where educators use data-driven instruction to meet the individual academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.

Beyond its core academic mission, John Muir Literacy Academy emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives. The school fosters a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local community, promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence. By leveraging modern teaching strategies and maintaining high expectations, the academy strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are proficient readers and critical thinkers by the time they transition to the next phase of their education.
498
Total Students
45.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Literacy Academy
Demographic Student Count
White108
Hispanic158
Black86
Asian122
Two or More21
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    158 (31.7%)
  • Asian
    122 (24.5%)
  • White
    108 (21.7%)
  • Black
    86 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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: No
District: Schaumburg CCSD 54
Phone: (847)357-6444
Website: http://www.sd54.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 68
Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Muir Literacy Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten61
Grade 173
Grade 268
Grade 384
Grade 459
Grade 568
Grade 685
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Muir Literacy Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26753.6%
Male23146.4%
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