TRAILS Outdoor School

www.ashland.k12.or.us

157 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School, located at 100 Walker Ave in Ashland, Oregon, is a notable public elementary school within the Ashland School District. It is recognized for its unique educational approach, often emphasizing project-based learning and an integrated curriculum that encourages students to connect with their community and the local environment. The school cultivates a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where faculty and parents collaborate to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, John Muir is well-regarded for its emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and character education. By leveraging its location in Ashland—a town known for its strong focus on the arts and sustainability—the school provides students with a learning environment that values curiosity and hands-on discovery. For families seeking more specific information on enrollment, current programs, or upcoming events, the school’s official website at [www.ashland.k12.or.us](http://www.ashland.k12.or.us) serves as the primary resource for district-wide and campus-specific updates.

157

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRAILS Outdoor School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	11
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
126 (80.8%)
Two or More
18 (11.5%)
Hispanic
11 (7.1%)
Asian
1 (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:	N/A
District:	Ashland SD 5
Phone:	(541)482-8577
Website:	http://www.ashland.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 13

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 23