Grant Elementary School

2510 N 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Grant Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#368 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grant Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
53%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington 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 Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Washington.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Grant Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
339 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the North End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in North End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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