John Muir Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
354 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
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