Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Grant Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.65, which is more 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
#1859 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
4%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
6%
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
96%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Grant Elementary School is ranked #1859 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
545 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the Layton Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Layton Park.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/22/2021This is a great School. Since my Son has started Kindergarten there last year, he has made so much good effort, he is doing so well, his behavior has improved and he's learning so much. Now he is in first grade and I definitely will be keeping him in this school. I like all of his teachers and I like what he is learning. It's also within walking distance of my house. I definitely recommend this Elementary School. It goes from K4 all the way until 8th grade. I'm so glad, I chose this school for my Son. I definitely recommend this School. Keep up the great work Grant!Review Grant Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This is a great School. Since my Son has started Kindergarten there last year, he has made so much good effort, he is doing so well, his behavior has improved and he's learning so much. Now he is in first grade and I definitely will be keeping him in this school. I like all of his teachers and I like what he is learning. It's also within walking distance of my house. I definitely recommend this Elementary School. It goes from K4 all the way until 8th grade. I'm so glad, I chose this school for my Son. I definitely recommend this School. Keep up the great work Grant!
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