- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinez, CA
John Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062403009579
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- 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 #4 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403009579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
John Muir Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062403009579 · Martinez, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 23.5:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
John Muir Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Muir Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- This school
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- Las Juntas Ele 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows John Muir Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Elementary compares
John Muir Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 18.2%
Asian 6.6%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, John Muir Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Juntas Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Martinez
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hidden Valley Elementary
Standard public school
831 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
John Swett Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Morello Park Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Las Juntas Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Elementary?
36.8% 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 White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Muir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides John Muir Elementary, Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and John Swett Elementary (533 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.