Grant Community School

Summary:

Grant Community School is an elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 424 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grant Community School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, ranging from 364th to 699th out of 706-710 schools in recent years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 in the past decade. While female students and Hispanic students have performed better than their peers, English Language Learners, students with Special Education needs, and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently below the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, Grant Community School generally performs better than Richmond Elementary and Hoover Elementary, but worse than McKinley Elementary and Chapman Hill Elementary. The nearby Eagle Charter School significantly outperforms Grant Community School across all academic measures.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Grant Community School, with 71.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's overall academic struggles. While the strong performance of Hispanic students is a bright spot, the inconsistent performance of the school over the years and the significant gaps in achievement for certain student subgroups suggest that Grant Community School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for all its students. However, the potential for learning from nearby higher-performing schools presents opportunities for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 725 Market St NE
       Salem, OR  97301-1198


(503) 399-3151

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
475th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,287 Help


Students who attend Grant Community School usually attend:

Middle:    Parrish Middle School
High:    North Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.0%
White:
30.0%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grant Community School ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 18th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61%), White (30%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Community School is 21.1. 33 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Community School is $22,287, which is the 5th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grant Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Community School 475th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Grant Community School in the ranking list.)

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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grant Community School

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Rank History for all students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.03 581st 586 0.9%
2005 7.09 617th 629 1.9%
2006 13.37 604th 636 5.0%
2007 19.60 585th 652 10.3%
2008 30.08 515th 655 21.4%
2009 24.60 559th 665 15.9%
2010 26.55 558th 674 17.2%
2011 16.94 636th 695 8.5%
2012 19.25 649th 730 11.1%
2013 13.87 648th 707 8.3%
2014 7.27 669th 695 3.7%
2015 11.52 661st 706 6.4%
2016 16.26 626th 697 10.2%
2017 12.65 645th 701 8.0%
2018 21.29 600th 709 15.4%
2019 21.60 591st 705 16.2%
2022 43.23 378th 706 46.5%
2023 43.78 364th 706 48.4%
2024 31.66 475th 710 33.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 95th 179 46.9%
2019 31.18 81st 97 16.5%
2022 36.85 48th 80 40.0%
2023 25.97 81st 87 6.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 343rd 481 28.7%
2019 42.23 148th 303 51.2%
2023 32.74 151st 231 34.6%
2024 21.25 267th 299 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 457th 640 28.6%
2019 38.78 393rd 597 34.2%
2022 43.50 373rd 703 46.9%
2023 61.52 188th 595 68.4%
2024 21.12 474th 523 9.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.12 581st 681 14.7%
2019 16.78 550th 621 11.4%
2022 53.02 257th 646 60.2%
2023 45.74 315th 652 51.7%
2024 41.38 366th 658 44.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 550th 680 19.1%
2019 28.56 467th 623 25.0%
2022 32.67 444th 654 32.1%
2023 41.24 368th 665 44.7%
2024 24.32 523rd 662 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 410th 475 13.7%
2019 32.33 270th 364 25.8%
2022 61.14 82nd 339 75.8%
2023 72.78 46th 360 87.2%
2024 55.68 108th 365 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grant Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.50 442nd 683 35.3%
2019 50.18 324th 662 51.1%
2022 66.36 191st 666 71.3%
2023 45.89 340th 656 48.2%
2024 38.56 405th 670 39.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grant Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 4 4 17 7 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 299 14 2 18 8 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 291 15 5 21 8 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 304 13 7 25 5 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 324 6 8 25 6 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 323 8 5 30 3 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 339 9 9 38 11 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 189 5 0 173 6 n/a n/a 82 455
1996 189 5 0 173 6 n/a n/a 82 455
1997 246 7 0 131 10 n/a n/a 56 450
1998 284 9 2 139 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 276 9 1 132 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 266 6 6 185 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 210 6 3 269 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 19 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 2 79
2003 19 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 2 79
2004 101 6 6 245 6 n/a n/a 43 407
2005 150 1 13 296 11 n/a n/a 9 480
2006 130 6 14 309 10 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 93 7 3 294 6 n/a n/a 47 450
2008 77 2 11 283 8 n/a n/a 37 418
2009 94 4 10 284 10 n/a n/a 37 439
2010 93 0 11 315 9 n/a n/a 13 441
2011 112 1 1 205 4 14 12 0 349
2012 132 7 1 211 4 21 13 0 389
2013 169 7 2 202 2 16 11 0 409
2014 217 5 1 186 2 23 9 0 443
2015 222 5 4 182 2 17 13 0 445
2016 183 9 2 208 1 11 13 0 427
2017 189 10 0 220 1 16 9 0 445
2018 172 9 1 226 2 11 12 0 433
2019 161 7 2 220 6 9 11 0 416
2020 147 8 0 202 3 10 8 0 378
2021 129 11 0 210 2 14 13 0 379
2022 140 9 0 225 4 15 17 0 410
2023 134 10 1 247 3 10 19 0 424
2024 136 4 5 277 1 10 21 0 454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grant Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 13.0 26.3 54.1
1989 341 14.0 24.3 40.8
1990 340 14.9 22.8 52.4
1991 354 15.0 23.6 45.2
1992 369 12.0 30.7 47.7
1993 369 15.0 24.6 39.8
1994 406 18.7 21.7 50.7
1995 455 16.3 27.9 52.5
1996 455 16.3 27.9 52.5
1997 450 22.7 19.8 53.6
1998 436 19.5 22.4 42.7
1999 421 20.7 20.3 85
2000 466 22.2 21.0 81.3
2001 490 22.3 22.0 67.8
2002 79 19.2 4.1 98.7
2003 79 19.2 4.1 98.7
2004 407 19.7 20.7 42.9
2005 480 20.8 23.1 49.5
2006 469 21.0 22.3 48.4
2007 450 24.7 18.2 83.1
2008 418 22.3 18.7 87.9
2009 439 22.0 19.9 81.8
2010 441 23.3 18.9 77.1
2011 349 17.7 19.6 94.3
2012 389 17.7 21.9 75.1
2013 409 19.2 21.2 75.1
2014 443 19.8 22.3 75.2
2015 445 24.0 18.5 75.1
2016 427 23.0 18.5 74.9
2017 445 23.5 18.8 75.1
2018 433 23.0 18.7 75.1
2019 416 22.7 18.2 75.2
2020 378 20.5 18.4 75.1
2021 379 20.5 18.4 n/a
2022 410 26.3 15.5 n/a
2023 424 25.1 16.8 71.7
2024 454 21.5 21.1 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grant Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 13.0 26.3 54.1
1989 341 14.0 24.3 40.8
1990 340 14.9 22.8 52.4
1991 354 15.0 23.6 45.2
1992 369 12.0 30.7 47.7
1993 369 15.0 24.6 39.8
1994 406 18.7 21.7 50.7
1995 455 16.3 27.9 52.5
1996 455 16.3 27.9 52.5
1997 450 22.7 19.8 53.6
1998 436 19.5 22.4 42.7
1999 421 20.7 20.3 85
2000 466 22.2 21.0 81.3
2001 490 22.3 22.0 67.8
2002 79 19.2 4.1 98.7
2003 79 19.2 4.1 98.7
2004 407 19.7 20.7 42.9
2005 480 20.8 23.1 49.5
2006 469 21.0 22.3 48.4
2007 450 24.7 18.2 83.1
2008 418 22.3 18.7 87.9
2009 439 22.0 19.9 81.8
2010 441 23.3 18.9 77.1
2011 349 17.7 19.6 94.3
2012 389 17.7 21.9 75.1
2013 409 19.2 21.2 75.1
2014 443 19.8 22.3 75.2
2015 445 24.0 18.5 75.1
2016 427 23.0 18.5 74.9
2017 445 23.5 18.8 75.1
2018 433 23.0 18.7 75.1
2019 416 22.7 18.2 75.2
2020 378 20.5 18.4 75.1
2021 379 20.5 18.4 n/a
2022 410 26.3 15.5 n/a
2023 424 25.1 16.8 71.7
2024 454 21.5 21.1 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grant Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,116
2020 n/a n/a $14,192
2021 n/a n/a $18,282
2022 $2,110 (10.7%) $17,587 (89.3%) $19,697
2023 $2,187 (9.8%) $20,100 (90.2%) $22,287

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 591st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 706 Elementary schools
 32.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Community School)24.337
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)35.724
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grant Community School)27.130.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)3722.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Community School)44.437.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)37.930
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grant Community School)3733.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)33.124.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Community School)32.442.6
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)44.737.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grant Community School)22.132.6
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.920.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Grant Community School)27.342.2
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)26.823.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416424
 1.9%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic220247
 12.3%
Pacific Islander910
 11.1%
White161134
 16.8%
Two or More Races1119
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.2%71.7%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Community School

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Grant Community School.

Students at Grant Community School are 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Grant Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parrish Middle School
High : North Salem High School

Grant Community School ranks 475th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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