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John Muir Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
San Jose, California · Cupertino Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students557
Student:Teacher26.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch8%
Title INo
John Muir
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
557
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
8%-56.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

John Muir Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 557 students. It is part of the Cupertino Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.5:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCupertino Union
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95129
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061029001144

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment557
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American80.8%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
80.8%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %8%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)