Enrollment
486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% 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 San Bruno, California, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.4:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 41% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
With 486 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 1,230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #686.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and Two or More (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Bruno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monte Verde Elementary (517 students): John Muir Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.4:1 vs 23.5:1).
San Bruno Park Elementary also operates Parkside Intermediate (491 students) and Allen (Decima M.) Elementary (396 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,553
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Bruno Park Elementary, which includes John Muir Elementary.
$14,553
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 14.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.4:1)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is John Muir Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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