Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
604 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Marshfield Unified School District.
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