- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bruno, CA
John Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063423005397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in San Bruno · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.4:1
- large classes for California
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, CA.
School address
District: San Bruno Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 063423005397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
John Muir Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 063423005397 · San Bruno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 30.4:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkside Intermediate (491 students)
John Muir Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.8 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
- Parkside Inter
Parkside Intermediate
491 students
- This school
John Muir Elementary
486 students
- Allen (Decima
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
396 students
- Portola Elemen
Portola Elementary
378 students
- Belle Air Elem
Belle Air Elementary
250 students
- Rollingwood El
Rollingwood Elementary
201 students
What this shows John Muir Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Elementary compares
John Muir Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.4%
Two or More 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
White 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, John Muir Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Bruno Park Elementary reports $18,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allen (Decima M.) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portola Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Air Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rollingwood Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bruno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Verde Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 33:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
Lomita Park Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Belle Air Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 25:1 students per teacher
Rollingwood Elementary
Standard public school
201 students 22.3:1 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bruno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 30.4:1, which is 41% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Elementary?
20.3% 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 36.4% of enrollment, in San Bruno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 San Bruno?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bruno Park Elementary?
Besides John Muir Elementary, San Bruno Park Elementary also operates Parkside Intermediate (491 students), Allen (Decima M.) Elementary (396 students), and Portola Elementary (378 students). See the San Bruno Park Elementary district page for the complete list.