Grant Elementary School

2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Grant Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
562 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9501 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grant Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Grant Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grant Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Grant Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #9501 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
562 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the North And East neighborhood of Richmond, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in North And East.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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