- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seattle, WA
John Muir Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530771001221
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #16 of 32
- elementary schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary School ranks #16 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
John Muir Elementary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530771001221 · Seattle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
John Muir Elementary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John Muir Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 308
John Muir Elementary School
308 students
What this shows John Muir Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Elementary School compares
John Muir Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
White 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, John Muir Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Seattle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cascadia Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald International School
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Rainier Prep
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary School
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Elementary School?
57.3% of students at John Muir Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Elementary School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary School ranks #16 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides John Muir Elementary School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.