Enrollment
559
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
John Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223003998
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #13 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223003998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Muir Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Muir Elementary
John Muir Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stockton, California, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #747.
Its student body is led by Asian (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1398 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stockton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Elementary (983 students): John Muir Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 27.3:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside John Muir Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Muir Elementary compares
John Muir Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 10.7%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, John Muir Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes John Muir Elementary.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John Muir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Elementary?
42.2% of students at John Muir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Elementary is Asian at 37.0% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Muir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #13 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is John Muir Elementary a good school?
John Muir Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides John Muir Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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