Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
44%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 #2006 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Elementary School, Stevens Elementary School, Frances Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
331 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the East Central neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Central.
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