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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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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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